[PHOTOS] Shock, grief grips Kenyans during viewing of Moi's body

In Summary

• Moi's son, Baringo Senator Gideon Moi was seen later thanking those who were in the long queue as he made his way to his car outside Parliament Buildings.

• It took the intervention of officials from St John Ambulance to help those who were engulfed in shock.

by SHARON MAOMBO

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10 February 2020 - 13:53

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A Kenyan is held by St John Ambulance officials as she mourns late President Daniel Moi.
Image: EZEKIEL AMINGA.

Some Kenyans could not hold back tears and were overcome by grief and shock after viewing the body of former President Daniel Moi outside Parliament Buildings on the third day he lay in state.

A man is carried away by emotions after viewing the body of the late retired president Daniel Moi at parliament on 10th.February. 2020.
Image: EZEKIEL AMINGA

Some wailed uncontrollably while others fainted after queuing to view Mzee Moi's body on the last day of public viewing.

It took the intervention of officials from St John Ambulance to help those who were engulfed in shock.

Moi's son Baringo Senator Gideon Moi was seen later thanking those who were in the long queue as he made his way to his car outside Parliament Buildings.

A lady faints after viewing late president Daniel arap Moi's body outside Parliament buildings on January 10.
Image: EZEKIEL AMINGA.

Leaders who have already viewed the body include President Uhuru Kenyatta, Deputy President William Ruto, retired President Mwai Kibaki members of the diplomatic corps, legislators, governors and religious personalities.

On Monday, Chief Justice David Maraga and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka viewed the former President's body and paid their last respects.

Another lady faints at Parliament Buildings during body viewing of late President Daniel arap Moi.
Image: EZEKIEL AMINGA.

The Former Head of State is being accorded full military ceremonial honours, which include, conveyance of the body under escort in a gun carriage, accompanied by military musical honours and a 19 gun-salute.

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka pays last respect to the late Former president Daniel arap Moi.
Image: EZEKIEL AMINGA.

On Tuesday, an interdenominational service will be held at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.

The day has been gazetted as a public holiday for Kenyans to participate in the State ceremonies and also take time to honour Moi by reflecting on ways to foster the wellness of the nation.

Moi will be interred on Wednesday at his home in Kabarak.