THE STANDARD
By
Daniel Wesangula |
December 31st 2020 at 10:51:46 GMT +0300
President Uhuru Kenyatta, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta and Kenya Defence Forces boss Samson Mwathethe pay their respects to former President Daniel Moi at State House. [File]
The difficulties occasioned by the coronavirus were made worse by the passing of many reputable individuals. From presidents to rock stars to humanitarians, 2020 was the year they exited the stage.
Kenya lost notable people among them the country’s second president, Daniel Toroitich arap Moi, who died aged 96.
President Moi was a dominant figure during and after his life in politics. A presidency spanning 24 years and a career that stretched for more than half a century meant that he had unquestionable power and influence over the politics and, by extension, the development of the nation.