It's been quite a day, witnessing fellow Kenyans pay their final respects to our Second President at Nyayo Stadium.
A photo thread.
Early morning, Nairobi streets were free off the regular traffic as it was a public holiday.
#MoiFinalJourney #TheFinalSalute
A photo thread.
Early morning, Nairobi streets were free off the regular traffic as it was a public holiday.
#MoiFinalJourney #TheFinalSalute
Police in ceremonial uniform lined the route the hearse carrying Moi would use to Nyayo National Stadium, venue for today's funeral service.
As the Police Service get new uniforms, their ceremonial gear is also getting an upgrade. It definitely looks better than the old one.
Diplomats and government officials used Aerodromes Road to access Nyayo Stadium.
Past the stadium gates, hunger chasers were readily available.
Shortly after 10am, the presidential convoy arrived.
Shortly after that, the military procession carrying Moi's body marched into Nyayo Stadium.
The stadium was packed. Thousands had come to say their final farewell to their former president.
Many had seen and heard him give speeches on National Holidays at this very venue.
Today, he was quiet.
Only here to be seen.
Many had seen and heard him give speeches on National Holidays at this very venue.
Today, he was quiet.
Only here to be seen.
It was a colourful day, but mostly a solemn one. I've shot at several national events, and I've never experienced a sombre mood like the one at Nyayo Stadium today. You can't see it in the pictures, but it was there.
#RIPMoi #RIPPresidentMoi #RipMzeeMoi
#RIPMoi #RIPPresidentMoi #RipMzeeMoi
As Moi left Nyayo for one final time, we gave our second President a final salute.
It's Arap.
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