The body of former President Daniel Moi was finally unveiled for the public.
President Uhuru Kenyatta led the delegates present in viewing the body that was well placed, within the Parliament Buildings.
The late Mzee Moi was dressed in a grey suit as he lay on a green wrapped podium.
Mzee Moi's body lying in State surrounded by Kenyans from all walks of life.#ItsArap #MoiBodyViewing #RestInPeaceMoi pic.twitter.com/9nzoLr50lE
— The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) February 8, 2020
Cabinet Secretaries and other dignitaries thronged the small room to catch a full glimpse of the ‘Nyayo’ man.
President Uhuru Kenyatta leads the nation in viewing the late former President Daniel Moi's body at Parliament buildings; long queues waiting outside. #RIPPresidentMoi pic.twitter.com/UXcNyv6JCJ
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) February 8, 2020
Viewer Discretion Advised: A view of the body of late former President Daniel Arap Moi lying-in-state in the parliament building for viewing. #FarewellPresidentMoi pic.twitter.com/6n0K2X5rVE
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) February 8, 2020
Uhuru left immediately left the grounds after viewing the remains of the ‘Professor of Politics’.
President Kenyatta leaves the parliament building after viewing the body of former president Moi, marking the start of public viewing. #FarewellPresidentMoi pic.twitter.com/kjFeWJyKaD
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) February 8, 2020
Kenyans thronged the venue for the opportunity to have a last look of the man who ruled the country for 24 years.
Unlike Uhuru, Deputy President William Ruto and Cabinet Secretaries, some governors made their way to the grounds on foot.
Various Governors made their way to Parliament Building on foot @KTNNewsKE @GraceKuriaKE #RestInPeaceMoi #ItsArap
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— KTN News Alerts (@KTNNewsKE) February 8, 2020