This archive report was first published on 4 November 2019.
Former President Daniel Arap Moi's health status has been a subject of speculation in recent days, with some reports suggesting that he was in a critical condition.
However, in a statement released on Monday, Moi's family spokesperson Lee Njiru denied these claims, stating that the 95-year-old is recovering steadily from breathing problems.
According to Njiru, Moi is being treated at Nairobi Hospital under the care of his personal physician, Dr. David Silverstein, and is in the general ward, not the intensive care unit (ICU) as previously speculated.
“I am happy to announce that Mzee Moi is recovering steadily and continues to receive medical care under the professional team led by his personal physician Dr. David Silverstein,” said Njiru.
He added, “He is still in hospital... I saw him. Contrary to speculation on social media, Mzee Moi is not in the ICU. He is in the general ward and improves by the day,”
On November 4, 2019, Njiru urged Kenyans to stop speculating about Moi's health, stating that only close family members are allowed to visit him at the VIP wing of the hospital.
