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Military Takes Charge at Lee Funeral Home Following Former President Moi’s Death.

Jakowiti Atwech by Jakowiti Atwech
February 4, 2020
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The military have moved in place to activate traditions of national mourning

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The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), led by its chief, Gen Samson Mwathethe, has taken control of the Lee funeral Home Nairobi where the body of former President Daniel arap Moi is being preserved awaiting a postmortem and thereafter preparations for the state burial.

GSU officers are manning the mortuary’s entrance: PHOTO/COURTESY

Retired President Moi died early Tuesday morning following complications from old age, he died at the age of 95. Upon his death, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced a presidential proclamation.

The body arrived at the mortuary in a private ambulance at 8.25am from The Nairobi Hospital where the late Moi was undergoing treatment.  Among the Government officials who were at the mortuary to receive the body were KDF Chief Gen Mwathethe, together with other military bosses from the Kenya Airforce and the Kenya Navy, and Police Inspector-General Hillary Mutyambai. Others were Cabinet secretaries Fred Matiang’i (Interior), Charles Keter (Energy), Amina Mohammed (Sports), Monica Juma (Foreign Affairs) and Simon Chelugui (Water).

Security around the mortuary has been beefed up, with Agwings Kodhek Road being closed and only selected users are allowed to pass. Armed General Service Unit officers together military men could be seen in the vicinity with a battery of journalists, both local and international.

Argwengs Kodhek road closed: Photo/Courtesy
Armed personnel taking charge of the Lee funeral Home

Political leaders across the Country are continuing to send their condolences to the family of retired President Daniel Moi.

CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF HIS Excellency Hon. Daniel T. Arap Moi, C.G.H, Second President of the Republic of Kenya. https://t.co/pmKsaNSbib pic.twitter.com/P3nOTV6r6u

— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) February 4, 2020

My Statement on the Passing away of President Daniel arap Moi: https://t.co/ky4DK03lrY

— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) February 4, 2020

Former President, Daniel Moi’s contribution to stability and peace in Kenya is undeniable. I have received his death with a heavy heart, and I share the burden of this grief with his family and relatives. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/su7eU7l4b3

— Dr. Fred Matiang'i (@FredMatiangi) February 4, 2020

I have learned with a deep sense of loss of the passing on of Retired President Daniel Arap Moi.He was a devout Christian, father figure, an African icon and an astute politician. My deepest condolences to my brother Gideon, the entire Moi family and the nation of Kenya.#RIPMoi pic.twitter.com/smcCliiNJZ

— Kalonzo Musyoka (@skmusyoka) February 4, 2020

I share in the grief & sorrow of the family & Kenyans upon loosing Mzee Moi, the second president of the Republic. For me & the wider Mudavadi family, it's a personal lose. Moi was a surrogate father to me in all ways. He taught me patience & perseverance in the face of adversity

— Musalia W Mudavadi (@MusaliaMudavadi) February 4, 2020
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