Daniel arap Moi
Kenyan President (2nd) (1924-2020)
1924 — 2020
Quick Facts
Profession
Kenyan President (2nd) (1924-2020)
Born
September 2, 1924
Died
2020 (age ~96)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, minister
KenyaBorn in SachoDied in Nairobi
1924
Born in Sacho (1924-09-02)
1963
PositionMember of the Legislative Council of Kenya (1963–2004)
1964
PositionSecretary for the Interior (1964–1978)
1967
PositionVice-President of Kenya (1967–1978)
1978
PositionPresident of Kenya (1978–2002)
1981
Positionchairperson of the Organisation of African Unity (1981–1983)
About
Daniel Toroitich arap Moi was a Kenyan politician who served as the second president of Kenya from 1978 to 2002. He is the country's longest-serving president to date. Moi previously served as the third vice president of Kenya from 1967 to 1978 under President Jomo Kenyatta, becoming the president following the latter's death.
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Who is Daniel arap Moi?+
Daniel Toroitich arap Moi was a Kenyan politician who served as the second president of Kenya from 1978 to 2002. He is the country's longest-serving president to date. Moi previously served as the third vice president of Kenya from 1967 to 1978 under President Jomo Kenyatta, becoming the president f
What does the name Daniel mean?+
The name Daniel means "Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.". It is of English origin.
When was Daniel arap Moi born?+
Daniel arap Moi was born on September 2, 1924.
When did Daniel arap Moi die?+
Daniel arap Moi died in 2020, at approximately 96 years of age.
Name Meaning
Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.
The name Daniel is of English origin, meaning "Daniel (Old Testament prophet). Etymology: From Daniel, Daniell, from Δᾱνῑήλ, from lit=God is my judge, name borne from the prophet whose story is told in the Book of Daniel.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Daniel
Daniel — September 2, 1924
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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