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How Moi turned Eldoret from farming centre into near-city

Former President Daniel Moi chats with Moi University Vice-Chancellor Prof Richard Mibey after officially launching the institution's national television station Kenya Television Service (KTS) as the University marked 30 years since its establishment on December 01, 2014. [Kevin Tunoi, Standard]

When the news of the passing on of former President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi broke out, Eldoret town was engulfed in grief.

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