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Kenya's former President Daniel Arap Moi dies

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He came to power in 1978, upon the death of President Jomo Kenyatta.

By Reuters

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Published: Tue 4 Feb 2020, 7:32 AM

Last updated: Tue 4 Feb 2020, 9:59 AM

Former Kenyan president Daniel arap Moi has died, broadcaster Citizen Television said on Tuesday.
He came to power in 1978, upon the death of President Jomo Kenyatta, having been vice-president until then.
Diplomats said an attempted coup four years later transformed him into a tough autocrat from a cautious, insecure leader.


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