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Tribute: Moi gave me my first pair of shoes in 1942

Philip ole Lemein. Inset: With a 1969 photo taken with former President Daniel arap Moi. [Robert Kiplagat, Standard]

Philip ole Lemein, 94, Narok’s first senator (1963-1966) has fond memories of former President Daniel arap Moi who died yesterday.

“I first met Moi in 1942 at Kapsabet Teachers Training College after we both passed in the Kenya Preliminary Examination (KPE). Since we both came from pastoralist areas, we became friends instantly,” recalls Mr Lemein.

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