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Explainer: Lying in state and the role of the military explained

Members of the Public viewing the former President Moi's body at Parliament building. [Standard, Edward Kiplimo

The handling of events after the death of former President Daniel arap Moi is steeped in military protocol. Ex-air force officer, now a security consultant, MWENDA MBIJIWE, explains why the fallen statesman is being accorded such treatment. Excerpts.

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