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Mzee Moi's body arrives at Kabarak ahead of burial

Those on board who accompanied the body from Wilson Airport included his son Gideon.

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by AKELLO ODENYO AND KEVIN CHERUIYOT

News12 February 2020 - 08:45
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In Summary


• The Chief of Defence Forces General Samson Mwathethe was among those on hand to receive the remains of the former president.

• President Uhuru Kenyatta, his deputy William Ruto are expected to attend the funeral.

The cortege of the late retired President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi when it arrived at Kabarak in Nakuru County ahead of the State burial service of the former Kenyan leader.

The military helicopter carrying the body of the late former President Daniel Arap Moi has landed at Kabarak Airstrip.

The cortege of the late retired President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi when it arrived at Kabarak in Nakuru County ahead of the State burial service of the former Kenyan leader.

Those on board who accompanied the body of the late president from Wilson Airport included his son Gideon Moi.

Interior CS Fred Matiang'i and his PS Karanja Kibichu arrives at Kabarak ahead of Mzee Moi's burial.

The Chief of Defence Forces General Samson Mwathethe was among those on hand to receive the remains of the former president.

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and his Ford Kenya counterpart Moses Wetangula arrive at Kabarak ahead of former President Daniel Moi's burial.

Several government officials including Interior CS Fred Matiang'i have already arrived at Kabarak.

The scene at Kabarak ahead of former President Daniel Moi's burial.

ODM party leader Raila Odinga, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka among other leaders are also present at the Kabarak University grounds.

Kenyans line-up at Kabarak ahead of former President Daniel Moi's burial.

President Uhuru Kenyatta, his deputy William Ruto are expected to attend the funeral.

Thousands of people across the country have turned up as government kept its earlier promise to provide sodas and bread for the first 30,000 people.

A funeral service was held at the Nyayo International Stadium on Tuesday which was attended by seven heads of state including several dignitaries.

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