Retired President Daniel arap Moi succeeded the founding father of the nation Mzee Jomo Kenyatta in1978 and is considered as the professor of politics.
During the time he was succeeding Mzee Kenyatta, Moi promised to follow his footsteps through the slogan Nyayo.
His presidency witnessed a number of changes in different sectors including education, infrastructure, health, and tourism.
Despite being a famous figure, there are a number of things most people do not know about Kenya's second president.
Here are 15 interesting things you probably didn't know about Moi.
1. He takes tea or porridge with boiled green maize for breakfast.
2. He does not take alcoholic drinks.
3. His wife Lena Moi (born Helena Bommet) in 1950, died in 1974 before he became president.
4. He used to call his DCs or PCs without referring to any phone book. He is said to have a photographic memory.
5. He spends around Sh10 million annually on charity.
6. He has never worn trousers with turn-ups.
7. He was a teacher by profession.
8. The tailor who used to design his suits while he was in power still works for him.
9. He enjoys fast driving.
10. He slept in a tent twice. On both occasions, the former President was on a tour to meet the people.
11. Moi’s name Toroitich means "welcome home the cattle".
12. The colonial government denied him a chance to join Alliance High School in 1945. He later joined the Tambach Teachers Training college.
13. He is a staunch Christian and a member of the Africa Inland Mission Church.