Retired President Daniel Arap Moi Celebrates 94th Birthday

Kenyans have taken to social media to send birthday messages to retired President Daniel arap Moi as he turns 94.

His 94th birthday comes 16 years after he handed over power to former President Mwai Kibaki after ruling Kenya for 24 years. Moi remains Kenya's longest serving president.

Moi assumed the presidency in 1978 after the death of country's first head of state, Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. 

He mentored several leaders including President Uhuru Kenyatta, Deputy President William Ruto, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and ANC's Musalia Mudavadi among others.

Mzee Moi continues to enjoy retirement at his rural residence in Kabarak, Nakuru County and recently underwent a knee surgery abroad.

Even though he hanged his political boots, Moi has continued to influence political landscape from the background with different leaders including President Uhuru, Opposition chief Raila Odinga and Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho trooping to his home for 'advise.'

Here are some of happy birthday messages Kenyans sent to the retired head of state;

Governor Hassan Joho tweeted: "As the saying goes, youth is a gift of nature but old age is a work of art. To H.E Daniel Arap Moi, happy birthday Mzee."

Sir. Martin Kavaya said: "Happy Birthday retired President mzee Moi. Barikiwa. – celebrating your special day."

@Ziloopi noted: " Happy birthday Mzee Moi. .many many more ! #94yearsofgreatliving."

@gina_din said: "Happy Birthday President 

Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen tweeted:" Happy Birthday Daniel Torotich Arap Moi. Age Gracefully Mzee But don't let your house to be a political bedroom!!"