Uhuru mourns Moi as an astute politician, educator and Pan-Africanist
President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned retired President Daniel Moi saying "our nation and our Continent were immensely blessed by the dedication and service of the Late Mzee Moi; who spent almost his entire adult life serving Kenya and Africa in a number of capacities."
Uhuru in a presidential proclamation said: "Upon his retirement from State Office, and in keeping with thecseemingly boundless energy that characterized his many decades of Public Service,the Late Mzee Moi continued to serve Kenya and Africa by mentoring leaders in Kenya and beyond, continued participation in development projects and charitable works, and advocating for Peace, Love and Unity throughout Africa and the World.
"As a leading figure in the Struggle for Kenya’s Independence, and anardent Pan-Africanist; the Late Mzee Moi’s Legacy undoubtedly positions him as oneof Africa’s Greatest, a Man who made his Nation and the Continent immeasurablybetter.
"Following the sudden death of the First President of the Republic of Kenya,the Late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, the Late Mzee Moi stepped into apex leadership in 1978 and immediately brought calm and confidence to a Nation reeling in shock,following the unexpected death of the Head of State.
"The late Mzee Moi’s steady hand guided Kenya through the restoration of multi-partyism and many other challenging periods; culminating in the peaceful transfer of power in December 2002, a then rare occurrence in Africa and one which set an example that has been emulated across the Continent and beyond ever since.
"His Legacy endures in Kenya even to this day, encapsulated in the Nyayo Philosophy of ‘Peace, Love and Unity’ that was his mantra throughout his tenure as our Head of State and Government.
"As we mourn the passing of an African Icon, our heartfeltcondolences go out to his Children, Relatives and Close Friends. We will never forgetthat even as he served Kenya, Africa and the World; the Late Mzee Moi remained a deeply committed family man, a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and earnest Friend to so many.
"While they undoubtedly grieve his passing, I wish to assure themthat Mzee Moi lives on in the hearts of the Millions of Kenyans who benefited fromhis servant-leadership, and in the peaceful, harmonious and united Kenya that wasbuilt in large part by the works of his hands.
"Above all else, the Late Mzee Moi was a devoted Christian, whonevertheless championed the rights of all persons of all faiths to observe theirreligion without discrimination or impediment. Daniel Toroitich arap Moi ran a goodrace, kept the faith, and now he is enjoying his reward in heaven."
