Sports fraternity mourn former president Moi
The death of the former President Daniel Arap Moi on Tuesday morning brought ‘almost everything to a standstill’ as Kenyans united to mourn the former head of state.
Sports family took on Twitter to mourn the second President of Kenya as clubs, federations and players remembered passion for sports.
Here, Citizen Digital samples some of the messages as sports family joined other Kenyans to remember Moi after #RipMoi quickly shot top as the trending topic on micro-blogging site Twitter moments after the former president breathed his last.
Athletics Kenya would like to join fellow Kenyans and the sports fraternity in mourning the passing on of former President Daniel Arap Moi. pic.twitter.com/FpivPRU2h7
— Athletics Kenya (AK) (@athletics_kenya) February 4, 2020
https://twitter.com/BandariOfficial/status/1224532573050806272
We remember Mzee Moi for the role he played in Kenyan football and more specifically for standing with Gor Mahia during continental matches in the 80s.
Our heartfelt condolences!
[Photo / Gor Mahia captain receiving Mandela Cup from Moi in 1987]
— GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) February 4, 2020
We join fellow Kenyans in Mourning the demise of Former Head Of State Daniel Arap Moi. Our deepest condolences to Mzee's family. #R.I.P Moi pic.twitter.com/VcJMhLW3zX
— Sofapaka FC (@FC_Sofapaka) February 4, 2020
— AFC Leopards SC (@AFCLeopards) February 4, 2020
KARIOBANGI SHARKS MOURNS PRESIDENT MOI #RIPMoi https://t.co/5gqOq17BiS pic.twitter.com/OPAe2zSAtt
— Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) February 4, 2020
It is with sadness that we receive the news of former President, His Excellency Daniel Moi’s passing on. As the former Commander-in-Chief takes a bow, we take this moment to wish his family comfort as we pass our heartfelt condolences. May his soul rest in eternal peace.#RIPMoi pic.twitter.com/X2PtbQEib4
— Ulinzi Stars FC (@UlinziStarsFC) February 4, 2020
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