Legislators from the two houses of parliament Monday evening heaped praises on the late retired president Daniel Moi describing him as a nationalist.
They commended the late former President for managing to hold the country together by giving Kenyans equal opportunities regardless of where they come from.
While sending their condolences to the family of the fallen leader in a special sitting, they also hailed him for opening the democratic space in the country by allowing for the change of the constitution to allow for multi partism as well as handing power in 2002 peacefully.
The late former president was also credited for mentoring Kenyans from every sector and being at the forefront of ensuring gender equity is achieved in the country by elevating women through education.
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The legislators in a motion that was moved at the two houses by the respective majority leaders Kipchumba Murkomen and Adan Duale also described the late retired president as a leader with a generous heart which is evident by the number of Kenyans from all walks of life who came to parliament buildings to view his body which has been lying in state for three days.
The late president died aged 95 after retiring from active politics in 2002 when he was succeeded by President Mwai Kibaki through a general election.
