This archive report was first published on 20 December 2019.
Former President Daniel Arap Moi's health has been a subject of concern in recent times, but his son, Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, has provided a glimmer of hope.
Speaking at Kabarak University's 15th graduation ceremony on Friday, Senator Moi revealed that his father's health has been improving, thanks to the prayers of well-wishers.
"I wish to thank each one of you, on behalf of my family, for your prayers. Please accept our heartfelt gratitude for praying and thinking of Mzee Moi at this time as you all know he is not in the best of his health," Senator Moi said.
He added that with prayers and thoughts, his father has been improving day by day.
Senator Moi also used the occasion to speak about the scourge of corruption, which he said is adversely affecting the growth of Kenya's national economy.
He urged the 922 graduates to embrace integrity, excellence, professionalism, patriotism, innovativeness, and creativity, and to be mindful of others.
"From each one of you we expect nothing but a character clothed with integrity and sincerity. You should endeavour to uphold the truth even when the truth is unpopular," he said.
Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka, the chief guest at the ceremony, also spoke about the importance of making devolution work in Kenya.
"We must all make devolution work by strengthening institutions of dialogue, collaboration, consolidation, and dispute settlement," he said.
