Jonathan Toroitich’s daring exploits, humility charmed Kenyans

The late Jonathan Toroitich Moi. [File, Standard]

Behind the wheel of his powerful Toyota Celica rally car, Jonathan Toroitich, the eldest son of former President Moi, would be as exhilarated as he was while toiling in the farm.

When his distraught family confirmed his death yesterday morning, it was a painful end of an era for a self-effacing man who had spend his life charting his own path away from the shadow of his famous second name.