Gideon Moi
| Gideon Moi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kenyan Senate | |
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Assumed office 28 March 2013 | |
| Constituency | Baringo County |
| Chairman of the Kenya African National Union (KANU) | |
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Assumed office April 2012 | |
| President | Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta |
| Preceded by | Uhuru Kenyatta |
| Member of the Kenyan Parliament | |
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In office 2003–2007 | |
| Constituency | Baringo Central |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 October 1963 (aged 53) |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Political party | Kenya African National Union (KANU) |
| Spouse(s) | Zahra |
| Relations | Daniel Toroitich arap Moi (father) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Salford (BA) |
| Website |
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| Nickname(s) | Gidi |
Gideon Moi (born 22 October 1963) is a Kenyan politician who has served in the Senate of Kenya, representing Baringo County, since 2013. He was elected with a landslide win of over 80%, trouncing his opponent Jackson Kosgei. He is also the Chairman of the Kenya African National Union (KANU), which for decades was the ruling party in Kenya. He is the youngest son of Kenya's second president, Daniel arap Moi, and Lena Moi.
Education and career
Gideon's primary school education was at the elite Kenton College Preparatory School. He was one of 24 students enrolled to attend Strathmore College when it opened its doors to secondary school students in 1977.[1] He would remain there from 1977 to 1980. After his father's ascension to power in August 1978, following the death of President Jomo Kenyatta, Gideon became a disengaged student. Despite Gideons's poor grades, his father (President Moi) used his influence and Gideon was allowed to attend St. Mary's School, Nairobi from 1981 to 1982 alongside his lifelong friend, Uhuru Kenyatta.
Gideon then embarked on a career in business where with his father's help he was quite successful. There have been and continue to be many allegations of corruption regarding his business dealings but investigations into corruption in Kenya have stalled.[2][3][4][5]
After his father retired from politics in 2002, he ran for Baringo Central Constituency which had been previously held by his father since 1955. He represented the people of Baringo Central for one term, 2002-2007. He also wields the most influence with his father who still has considerable clout in KANU party, the former ruling party in Kenya, of which Gideon is a member.[6]
Personal life
He is married to Zahra and has three children Kimoi, Kigen and Lulu. Lulu studies in the UK whose upbringing led to an unconventional British accent. She is a Muslim despite Gideon being Christian. Gideon Moi has played Polo for Gilgil-based Manyatta club.[7]
Controversy
In August 2007, The Guardian reported that the Kroll report, commissioned in 2004 by President Mwai Kibaki to trace assets of people who were suspected of looting the state, listed Gideon Moi. It reported that Gideon was worth USD 550 million.[8]
References
- ↑ "Unique learning that nurtures discipline and talent". Standardmedia.co.ke. 2011-06-14. Retrieved 2011-08-04.
- ↑ Mars Group Kenya: August 31, 2007: The Massive Looting of Kenya. The Kroll Report. Analysis, Details, updates
- ↑ Financial Times: August 31, 2007: Kenya graft in spotlight
- ↑ The Times: September 3, 2007: Son of Kenya ex-president to sue British newspaper
- ↑ The Standard: October 20, 2007: Gideon sues papers over Kroll Report
- ↑ Nation Media Group: May 8, 2007: Gideon’s chance to move out of father’s shadow
- ↑ Daily Nation: June 28, 2007: Polo club celebrates centenary
- ↑ Xan Rice (2007-08-31). "The looting of Kenya". The Guardian. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
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