The government has come out clearly and condemned the fake news doing round on various social media platforms about the health of former President Daniel Arap Moi.

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In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the former President is responding well to medication in Tel Aviv where he had been flown earlier this week for a medical check-up.

“We are forced to clarify that the fake news maliciously circulated by some individuals regarding the wellbeing of former President Daniel Arap Moi is completely untrue. The former President is in Tel- Aviv, Israel, for a routine medical check-up that has been very successful," read part of the statement sent to newsrooms on Wednesday

"The former President is recuperating well and is in very good health. He will be sightseeing today and he takes this opportunity to wish all his fellow Kenyans well," added the statement.

"We hope that this information will put to rest any unfortunate ill-intended rumors.”

President Moi was on earlier this week flown to Israel for a routine check-up on his knee.

Mzee Moi travelled together with his personal doctor and son, Baringo Senator Gideon Moi.