Kalonzo leads Azimio bosses to Moi's home after June's death

Chebet died aged 60 and her burial date is yet to be set.

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  • Former Murang'a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria who is the leader of Usawa Kwa Wote party is also in the team.
  • Other leaders in Kalonzo's delegation include DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa ODM deputy party leader and ex-Kakamega Governor Wyckliffe Oparanya.
Azimio leaders join the Moi family for a prayer at Gideon Moi's home on April 12,2024.
Azimio leaders join the Moi family for a prayer at Gideon Moi's home on April 12,2024.
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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is currently leading top leaders of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition to condole with the family of the late President Daniel Moi.

The former vice president and some Azimio leaders are at Kanu chairman Gideon Moi's Nairobi home to console them following the death of his sister June Chebet on Thursday.

Other leaders in Kalonzo's delegation include DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa ODM deputy party leader and ex-Kakamega Governor Wyckliffe Oparanya.

Former Murang'a Governor Mwangi Wa Iria who is the leader of Usawa Kwa Wote party is also in the team.

Chebet died aged 60 and her burial date is yet to be set.

In his message of comfort conveyed on behalf of his wife Pauline and the entire family, Kalonzo had on Thursday said he was deeply saddened by the passing of June whom she described as a sister.

“Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts at this most difficult and trying time for your family,” the message relayed via Senator Gideon Moi said.

“May our Good Lord give you the necessary fortitude to bear the loss of our sister June, and may He rest her soul in everlasting peace.

In an announcement on Thursday, the family said Chebet had died in the morning.

The family did not, however, disclose more details about her death, and asked for privacy during the mourning period.

"We are deeply saddened to announce the passing on of our beloved, June Chebet Moi this morning," the statement said.

"At this time of grief, we request your prayers and privacy as we the family come to terms with the tragic loss of our sister. May her soul rest in eternal peace," it added.

Chebet was the last-born daughter among the former President's eight children.

She attended Nairobi Primary, Kenya High School and then moved on to university in Canada.

She was a successful businesswoman.

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