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Uhuru Kenyatta escaped Moi's wrath by avoiding him for a week

President Uhuru Kenyatta (center), ANC Leader Musalia Mudavadi (second right), Deputy President William Ruto (left), Baringo senator Gideon Moi (right) with other leaders. [Kipsang Joseph/Standard]

President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday recounted how he was forced to go into hiding to escape President Daniel Moi's wrath when he served in his government.

While eulogising Moi in Kabarak, Mr Kenyatta took his cue from leaders who described the former head of State as a firm president.

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