Man who cycled from Kakamega to Kabarak finally allowed into Mois home

Man who cycled from Kakamega to Kabarak finally allowed into Mois home

A 76-year-old man who cycled from Kakamega County to Kabarak in Nakuru to attend the burial of the late President Daniel arap Moi was later allowed into Moi’s home after initially being denied access.

Despite cycling an approximated 223 kilometers and taking breaks in between to rest his weary muscles, Nathan Ambuti was sent away upon reaching the gate on Tuesday morning.

According to Ambuti, ‘tough’ security officers told him to return on Wednesday when the burial for the late Mzee Moi will be held.

After the news circulated eliciting reactions online, Ambuti was allowed into the late President’s home later in the day where he signed the condolence book.

The man says it’s his deep adoration for the late President that led him to cycle from Butere to Kabarak ahead of the final send-off.

Dressed in a vintage KANU-flag tie and pinstripe suit, Ambuti embarked on the journey that took four days.

“I would not wish to miss the funeral of the man who was an icon of peace not only in Kenya but across Africa,” he told Citizen Digital.

Ambuti had left his home on his pimped-out bicycle adorned with national flags from different countries.

On the bicycle were different messages inscribed in white ink.

Ambuti, who hails from Butere, is a self-made peace ambassador for Kenya and wanted to be part of the thousands who would visit the late Moi’s Kabarak home.

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