Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Kenyans Remember Mixed Legacy of Moi Rael Ombuor NAIROBI - Daniel arap Moi, who served as Kenya's president between 1978 and 2002, has died in Nairobi at age 95. Kenyans have mixed memories of the longtime leader, with some recalling him as a force for stability and others remembering him as a tyrant. Kenya's second and longest-serving president, Daniel Toroitich arap Moi, died Tuesday morning, the country's presidency and his family confirmed. No cause of death was given, but reports say Moi had experienced breathing problems in recent months. .