This archive report was first published on 21 December 2019.
Former President Daniel arap Moi's health has been a concern for many, but his son, Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, has offered a glimmer of hope in his first public address on the matter, stating that his father has been improving with the help of prayers.
Speaking at Kabarak University's 15th graduation ceremony on Friday, Senator Moi urged Kenyans to continue praying for his father, who has been admitted to The Nairobi Hospital at least three times this year.
"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," he said.
"With prayers and thoughts he has been improving day by day," Senator Moi added.
As the senator spoke about his father's health, he also touched on the issue of corruption, describing it as a scourge that is adversely affecting the growth of the national economy.
He urged the 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, saying that consultations and cooperation will enable the two levels of government to ensure harmony and proper coordination in performance of their key functions.
