When was Daniel arap Moi born?

Daniel arap Moi was born on 2 September 1924 in Sacho.

What positions has Daniel arap Moi held?

Positions held by Daniel arap Moi include: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1981–1983); President of Kenya (1978–2002); Vice-President of Kenya (1967–1978); Secretary for the Interior (1964–1978); Member of the Legislative Council of Kenya (1963–2004).

Where did Daniel arap Moi study?

Daniel arap Moi was educated at Tambach Teachers Training College, Kapsabet High School.

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Daniel arap Moi

Kenyan President (2nd) (1924-2020)

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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. 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.

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Born: 2 September 1924 wd
Place of birth: Sacho wd
Died: 4 February 2020 wd
Place of death: Nairobi wd
Citizenship: Kenya wd
Occupation: politician, minister wd
Political party: Kenya African National Union (since 1964), Kenya African Democratic Union (1960–1964) wd
Education: Tambach Teachers Training College, Kapsabet High School wd
Spouse: Lena Moi wd

Positions held wd

chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (24 June 1981 – 6 June 1983)
President of Kenya (22 August 1978 – 30 December 2002)
Vice-President of Kenya (5 January 1967 – 22 August 1978)
Secretary for the Interior (28 December 1964 – 9 April 1978)
Member of the Legislative Council of Kenya (5 December 1963 – 20 August 2004)

Awards wd

Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya

Questions

When was Daniel arap Moi born?: Daniel arap Moi was born on 2 September 1924 in Sacho.
What positions has Daniel arap Moi held?: Positions held by Daniel arap Moi include: chairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1981–1983); President of Kenya (1978–2002); Vice-President of Kenya (1967–1978); Secretary for the Interior (1964–1978); Member of the Legislative Council of Kenya (1963–2004).
Where did Daniel arap Moi study?: Daniel arap Moi was educated at Tambach Teachers Training College, Kapsabet High School.

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