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Also Known As Daniel Toroitich arap Moi
Born September 2, 1924 • Kenya
Died February 4, 2020 (aged 95) • Nairobi • Kenya
Title / Office president (1978-2002), Kenya • vice president (1967-1978), Kenya
Political Affiliation Kenya African National Union

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Daniel arap Moi, President of Kenya, in 1988, wearing a gray suit, white shirt, and orange polka-dot tie, looking slightly to the side.
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