Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has for the first time spoken about the health of his father, Daniel Moi, the second president of Kenya.
Since October, Moi has been undergoing treatment at the Nairobi Hospital VIP wing, with only immediate family members allowed to access him.
The information about Moi, 95, has been scanty with spokesman Lee Njiru recently saying that he was resting and would leave the hospital upon the advice of doctors.
However, on Friday at Kabarak University, Gideon Moi revealed that his father's health was not at best, adding that they need prayers from the public.
He also thanked members of the public for goodwill messages and prayers they have been sending to the family.
“I wish to thank each one of you, on behalf of my family, for your prayers. Please accept our heartfelt gratitude for praying and thinking of Mzee Moi at this time as you all know he is not in the best of his health,” he said.
“With prayers and thoughts he has been improving day by day," added the second-term senator.
Moi is said to be suffering from chest pains which are associated with his old age. Since October, he has been admitted at the Nairobi Hospital thrice.
President Uhuru Kenyatta is among high dignitaries who have visited the nonagenarian in the facility, which his highly protected by the security.