Former Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi, who ruled the country for 24 years has died, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced Tuesday. Moi was 95.
"It is with profound sadness that I announce the death of a great man of an African state," Kenyatta said in a statement.He ordered a period of national mourning and all flags to fly at half-mast until a state funeral is held at a later date.The former president died in hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning surrounded by his family, Kenyatta said. He had been hospitalized in October for breathing problems but was discharged after a few weeks.
Read MoreDaniel Arap Moi was Kenya's second President since independence and went on to rule the East African Republic from 1978 to 2002. Born on September 2nd 1924 in Baringo County, Moi became the oldest living former Kenyan president, and his wily grasp of power earned him the nickname"Professor of Politics" amongst Kenyans.
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