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Mourners revealed the Moi many didn’t know

Daniel arap Moi was one of Kenya’s most successful politicians, with a career spanning 47 years (1955 to 2002). He outwitted most of his competitors by projecting humility as a weakness, when it actually was his strength. After his death recently, he was given a dignified funeral befitting a former president. Respect and common sense prevailed over political shenanigans. During his burial, the Kenyan military became the centre of public admiration.

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