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Nyayo philosophy: The Kenya Moi dreamed of

By Kamau Muthoni | 6yrs ago
Former president Daniel arap Moi takes a salute, flashes his rungu.

Former President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi envisioned a prosperous nation, where people of different ethnic backgrounds could coexist peacefully.

In his book, Kenya African Nationalism: Nyayo Philosophy and Principles, published in 1986, the former president penned his thoughts on what a prosperous nation should look like.

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