#HistoryKeThread There is plenty to remember retired President Moi for. Some memories cast him in favourable light; others, bad.
But since today is his day, thanks to a recent court ruling, let me tell of when years ago the court made his day, too.
But since today is his day, thanks to a recent court ruling, let me tell of when years ago the court made his day, too.
In July 1998, the High Court convened to rule on the petition of Democratic Party's (DP) Presidential contestant, Mr. Mwai Kibaki. The DP leader had accused President Moi of rigging himself in during the 1997 general elections.
The case was dismissed after the court ruled that Mr. Kibaki's lawyers did not personally serve the incumbent (Moi) with copies of the petition. But the truth of the matter was that Kibaki's lawyers were denied personal access to President Moi by presidential guards.
Mr. Kibaki would however later claim poetic justice when he won the presidency in 2002 on a NARC ticket, receiving instruments of the presidency from none other than Mr. Moi himself.
Have a joyous #MoiDay, everyone.
Have a joyous #MoiDay, everyone.
