78-Year-Old Man Who Cycled 223Km to Attend Moi's Burial Allowed into the Former President's Home
Nathan Ambuti, the 76-year-old Kenyan man who cycled 223 kilometers to attend the late former president Daniel Arap Moi’s burial in Kabarak, has finally been allowed into the deceased’s home.
Ambuti, who left his home in Butere, Kakamega County four days ago, arrived at Moi’s Sacho home in Kabarak, Nakuru County on Tuesday morning but was turned away by police manning the gate and told to come back on Wednesday, the day of the burial.
Ambuti, who says he deeply adored Mzee Moi, said he was forced to cycle all the way to Kabarak since he did not have any money for a hotel room and he would sleep on verandahs before resuming his journey the next day. He describes himself as a peace ambassador from Butere.
“I would not wish to miss the funeral of the man who was an icon of peace not only in Kenya but across Africa,” Ambuti, who was dressed in a vintage KANU-flag tie and pinstripe suit, told a journalist outside Moi’s home.
On his bike were different messages inscribed in white ink and national flags from different countries including the US and Brazil.
The Standard reports that the man was allowed entry into Moi’s home on Tuesday evening. The publication published photos of the man entering Moi’s home and signing a condolence book.
Moi, who served as Kenya’s second president for 24 years between 1978 and 2002, died at the Nairobi Hospital last Tuesday aged 95. Over 50,000 people are expected to attend his burial on Wednesday.
Comments (8)
What a determination!This Mzee puts alot of today's youth to shame.Luck of money did not deter him toward his goal of attending the funeral.I would suggest wellwishers,especially those who own buses,and trucks to spare him "the trouble" of peddling back to Butere.For God's sake he is almost 80.
Hey Mr max, I heard charity starts at home. Good you noticed how hard this man outdid the youngsters. One problem is you passing your congrats for someone else to assist. Question is why not you help him? Less than 20 dollars will do the trick. You majuu people can't get broke for that little amount and your help will be appreciated and praised like maziwa ya nyayo.
@meeee,please not that Ididnot suggest anybody to cough cash.Just give him aride.
Who said the man needs cash? Did he ask for usaidizi ?
This could be one of those Butereans that used to Snoop and Spy on Martin Shikuku ()for the Kenyatta and Moi regime (for Handouts).
I hope they fed him ...just saying
FG2....he did not, well noted. The man is just principled. Love his determination and pride! I want his tie!
Martin Shikuku said he won't "greet" Moi (event this man) if they Met in Heaven.