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African leaders pay glowing tribute to Mzee during funeral service

Nigeria President Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (2nd left) is escorted by Deputy President William Ruto after the State Funeral Service of Former President Daniel Moi at Nyayo National Stadium. [Boniface Okendo,Standard]

It was a send-off fit for an icon. Nairobi stood at attention. Thousands of people started trooping into Nyayo National Stadium from as early as 4am for the State funeral service of the country’s second president, Daniel arap Moi, who died last week Tuesday.

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