28 moments

1. Birth at Kurieng'wo village

   1924-09-02 · Kurieng'wo village, Sacho, Baringo County, Kenya

   Moi was born in Kurieng'wo village near Sacho in Kenya Colony. Coordinates represent Sacho township; Kurieng'wo is described as near Sacho.

2. Started school at Kabartonjo

   1934-01-01 · Africa Inland Mission School, Kabartonjo, Baringo County, Kenya

   As a child, Moi began schooling at the Africa Inland Mission school at Kabartonjo. Coordinates represent Kabartonjo settlement.

3. Teacher training at Tambach

   1945-01-01 · Tambach, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya

   Moi attended Tambach Teachers Training College, beginning a training period that the source dates from 1945 to 1947. The dated institution in the biography is represented by Tambach town; the training period continued through 1947.

4. Marriage at Eldama Ravine mission

   1950-01-01 · AIC mission, Eldama Ravine, Baringo County, Kenya

   Moi married Lena Bomett in a church ceremony at the AIC mission in Eldama Ravine. Coordinates represent Eldama Ravine town.

5. Visit to Kenyatta in detention

   1959-01-01 · Lodwar, Turkana County, Kenya

   As a Legislative Council politician, Moi led fellow leaders to visit the detained Jomo Kenyatta at Lodwar. Coordinates represent Lodwar town; the precise detention site is not specified.

6. Constitutional talks at Lancaster House

   1960-01-01 · Lancaster House, London, England, United Kingdom

   Moi participated in the constitutional talks in London that prepared Kenya for independence.

7. Cabinet meeting as new president

   1978-09-08 · State House, Nairobi, Kenya

   

   Soon after assuming the presidency following Jomo Kenyatta's death, Moi chaired a cabinet meeting at State House Nairobi.

8. Presidential swearing-in at Uhuru Park

   1978-10-14 · Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Kenya

   

   Moi was sworn in as president after the succession following Kenyatta's death.

9. Address at Ruring'u Stadium

   1978-10-22 · Rũrĩngũ Stadium, Nyeri, Kenya

   

   Moi addressed residents at Ruring'u Stadium during an early presidential visit to Nyeri.

10. Installed as a Meru elder

    1979-02-27 · Meru, Meru County, Kenya

    

    Moi took part in an installation ceremony as a Meru elder. Coordinates represent Meru town; the precise ceremony venue is not identified.

11. State visit arrival in London

    1979-06-12 · London Victoria station, London, England, United Kingdom

    

    Moi arrived at Victoria Station during a state visit to the United Kingdom and was welcomed by Queen Elizabeth II.

12. Opened Nairobi Agricultural Show

    1980-09-30 · Jamhuri Park Showground, Nairobi, Kenya

    

    Moi officially opened the Nairobi Agricultural Show and inspected livestock. Coordinates represent the Nairobi showground area.

13. Cabinet meeting at State House Nakuru

    1981-07-08 · State House, Nakuru, Kenya

    

    Moi chaired a cabinet meeting at State House Nakuru with Vice President Mwai Kibaki.

14. Address to OAU summit

    1982-04-18 · Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya

    

    As chair of the Organisation of African Unity, Moi addressed its 18th Assembly of the Summit in Nairobi.

15. Departure from Mombasa

    1983-09-04 · Moi International Airport, Mombasa, Kenya

    

    Moi was at Moi Airport in Mombasa before departing for Nairobi.

16. Hosted Queen Elizabeth II

    1983-11-10 · State House, Nairobi, Kenya

    

    Moi hosted Queen Elizabeth II at a dinner banquet during her Kenyan state visit.

17. Meeting with Tanzanian minister

    1985-01-16 · State House, Nairobi, Kenya

    

    Moi met Tanzanian minister John Malecela at State House Nairobi, accompanied by Vice President Mwai Kibaki.

18. Opened All-Africa Games

    1987-08-01 · Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya

    

    Moi addressed attendees at the official opening of the fourth All-Africa Games in Kasarani.

19. Opened sixth National Assembly

    1988-04-08 · Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, Kenya

    

    Moi arrived at Parliament Buildings to officially open Kenya's sixth National Assembly.

20. Church service at Moi High School Kabarak

    1992-07-12 · Moi High School Kabarak, Nakuru County, Kenya

    

    Moi attended a church service with students and staff at Moi High School Kabarak. Coordinates are a representative point for the Kabarak school and home area.

21. Inauguration after multiparty election

    1993-01-23 · Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Kenya

    

    Moi was sworn in at Uhuru Park after the 1992 multiparty election.

22. Tour in Eldoret

    1996-01-10 · Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya

    

    During a tour of Uasin Gishu, Moi entered an Eldoret shop and bought an umbrella. Coordinates represent central Eldoret; the specific shop is not identified.

23. Voted at Tandui Primary School

    1997-12-29 · Tandui Primary School, Baringo County, Kenya

    

    Moi cast his vote at the Tandui Primary School polling station in his Baringo Central constituency.

24. Inauguration after 1997 election

    1998-01-05 · Uhuru Park, Nairobi, Kenya

    

    Moi was sworn in at Uhuru Park following the 1997 general election.

25. Accompanied Uhuru Kenyatta at KICC

    2002-11-18 · Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya

    

    Moi accompanied KANU presidential candidate Uhuru Kenyatta as nomination papers were presented to the Electoral Commission chair.

26. Returned to Kabarak after handover

    2002-12-30 · Kabarak home, Nakuru County, Kenya

    

    After handing over power to Mwai Kibaki, Moi returned to his Kabarak home and received his presidential standard. Coordinates are a representative point for the Kabarak home vicinity.

27. Hospitalized at The Nairobi Hospital

    2019-10-01 · The Nairobi Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya

    In retirement, Moi was hospitalized in critical condition at The Nairobi Hospital because of complications from pleural effusion. The source supplies month-level date precision only.

28. Death at The Nairobi Hospital

    2020-02-04 · The Nairobi Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya

    Moi died at The Nairobi Hospital in the early morning, aged 95.