Daniel arap Moi
Kenyan President (2nd; 1924-2020) · Kenya · On the map · Politicians · Died at 95
Daniel Toroitich arap Moi was a Kenyan politician who served as the second president of Kenya from 1978 to 2002. He is the country's longest-serving president to date.
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Paul Kiplimo Boit with Daniel arap Moi during his son's wedding in 1972, which was held in Kapkong Primary School
Moi with Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard during his state visit to the Netherlands in June 1979
Moi welcoming Hastings Banda to Kenya
Daniel arap Moi of Kenya is welcomed upon his arrival for a visit to the United States on 28 September 1981.
Nyayo Monument, located in Central Park in Nairobi, was built in 1988 to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Daniel Arap Moi's presidency.
International environmental conference in the Peace Palace in The Hague, 11 March 1989
President Moi with U.S. President George W. Bush in New York in 2001Awards
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Moi previously served as the third vice president of Kenya from 1967 to 1978 under President Jomo Kenyatta, becoming the president following the latter's death.
