- Speaking on Sunday during a mass held in honour of June, Gideon thanked leaders and Kenyans for their heartfelt condolences to the family.
- Gideon said June will be laid to rest on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
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Kanu chairman Gideon Moi has eulogised his little sister June Chebet Moi as he welcomed condolences from leaders.
June, the adopted daughter of former President Daniel Moi, passed away on the morning of Thursday, April 11, 2024.
Speaking on Sunday during a mass held in honour of June, Gideon thanked leaders and Kenyans for their heartfelt condolences to the family.
"We know that where our sister is, she is in a better place. She is at home, she is with her family and with her maker," he said.
Gideon said June will be laid to rest on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
Moi had five sons and three daughters, among them a set of twins.
June was the last born daughter.
She was adopted by the former President and became integrated as part and parcel of the family.
June attended Nairobi Primary, Kenya High School and then moved on to a university in Canada. She was a successful businesswoman.
Moi's children include Gideon, Kanu party leader and former Baringo senator, Philip, a retired army major, and Jonathan Toroitich (deceased), a former rally driver.
Moi married his wife Lena Moi, daughter of prominent Eldama Ravine farmer and pioneer Christian, Paul Bomet, in 1950.
Lena, a trained teacher, later took up the role of a full-time housewife to raise the children as Moi's political career took root before the two separated in 1974.
The first couple later went through a quiet divorce five years later in 1979. The former president never remarried.
President William Ruto condoled with the family wishing them strength and peace as they endure the loss.
"My heartfelt condolences to the family of the late President Daniel arap Moi over the loss of June Chebet Moi. May God give you strength at this difficult time. Rest In Peace June," he said.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said her "charisma and charming demeanour were truly remarkable".
Cooperatives CS Simon Chelugui said, "I am saddened by the news of June's death and I hereby join other Kenyans in mourning with you the passing on of this wonderful lady, a patriot.”