Retired President Mwai Kibaki has described former President Daniel Moi\u2019s decision to readily hand over power to him as a hallmark of statesmanship.<\/p>\n
Kibaki \u2013 who succeeded Moi after Narc defeated Kanu in 2002 General Election \u2013 showered the second President with accolades while recalling his personal engagements with him in Public Service, including when he served as his vice president.\u201cPresident Moi\u2019s abiding charisma was best exhibited in 2002 when he oversaw an unprecedented smooth transition of power as he proceeded to his retirement,\u201d said Kibaki.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis willingness to readily usher the next Head of State remains a badge of honour on his leadership as well as statesmanship credentials,\u201d added Kibaki.Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi read Kibaki\u2019s tribute during the State memorial service for the fallen icon at Nyayo Stadium attended by thousands of Kenyans and beamed live on various TV stations.<\/p>\n
Kibaki noted how the former president managed to steer the country at a time other African nations were falling into political abyss. He recalled Moi\u2019s legendary ability to thwart crises by asserting State authority.\u201cI have known Mzee Moi for decades and have worked with him for years. I therefore have personal and nostalgic memories of Mzee Moi accruing from shared national platforms and responsibilities,\u201d Kibaki told mourners.<\/p>\n
He added, \u201cOver time, I have had a chance to appreciate the best of Mzee Moi\u2019s statesmanship and skillfulness in the conduct of statecraft during the blissful and tumultuous moments that Kenya has traversed.\u201dKibaki talked about when Moi joined the Legislative Council of Kenya (LegCo) to represent Rift Valley, and recalled his role in the formation of the Kenya African Democratic Union (Kadu).Kibaki also remembered Moi for his role in ensuring the country transitioned from one party state to a multiparty democracy in 1992.<\/p>\n
\u201cClearly, the return of multipartyism has opened up Kenya\u2019s democratic space in ways hitherto unimagined,\u201d said Kibaki.He talked about how Moi dedicated his life to the service of the nation even after he had retired.\u201cDaniel arap Moi\u2019s legacy is deeply etched in the unfolding memoir of our nation. His contribution to the Kenya we all desire is also indelibly tattooed in the annals of our national history.\u201dThe retired President condoled with the family and prayed for God to grant the family the fortitude to endure the loss and the courage to face the future.<\/p>\n
Kibaki was among thousands of Kenyans who viewed the remains of the late President during the three-day period at Parliament Buildings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Retired President Mwai Kibaki has described former President Daniel Moi\u2019s decision to readily hand over power to him as a hallmark of statesmanship. Kibaki \u2013 who succeeded Moi after Narc defeated Kanu in 2002 General Election \u2013 showered the second President with accolades while recalling his personal engagements with him in Public Service, including when […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":84,"featured_media":2410,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,3,8],"tags":[1324,1124],"class_list":["post-2409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-all-news","category-community","category-homepage-english","tag-laikipia-governor-ndiritu-muriithi","tag-president-daniel-moi"],"yoast_head":"\n