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Daniel arap Moi

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The Resume

    (September 2, 1924-February 4, 2020)
    Born in Kurieng'wo, Kenya
    Birth name was Toroitich arap Moi
    Founded the Kenya African Democratic Union (1960)
    Minister of Education (1960-61)
    Minister for Home Affairs (1964-78)
    Vice-President of Kenya (1967-78)
    President of Kenya (1978-2002)

Why he might be annoying:

    The lower case 'a' at the beginning of 'arap' ain't a typo.
    Africa Watch accused his government of torture and gross human rights abuses (1991).
    A Kenyan economist explained the difference between him and his predecessor by noting, 'Under Kenyatta, a spending project would be approved because it was a smart project and then it would be padded. Under Moi, there were a number of projects that would not and should not have been approved except for corruption.'
    He, his family and cronies used a web of shell companies and secret trusts to siphon billions of dollars from the country.
    When he stepped down, he left a country with a stagnant economy, fast-rising crime, heavy debts and a collapsing infrastructure.

Why he might not be annoying:

    The BBC noted that he was 'always immaculately dressed.'
    During his rule, Kenya avoided the warfare and genocide that wracked many of its neighbors.
    Under international pressure, he restored a multi-party system to Kenya, in the face of fervent opposition from other members of the ruling elite (1991).
    His successor, Mwai Kibaki, appointed him as special peace envoy to the Sudan, based on his 'vast experience and knowledge of African affairs.' (2007)

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 86 Votes: 51.16% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 32 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 40 Votes: 52.50% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 20 Votes: 55.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 29 Votes: 51.72% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 57 Votes: 54.39% Annoying