June Chebet Moi, the daughter of former President Daniel Moi, is dead.
The family announced that June died on Thursday morning, April 11 at the age of 60 years.
Confirming the death, the Moi family has requested for prayers and privacy during the period of mourning.
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing on of our beloved, June Chebet Moi this morning. At this time of grief, we request your prayers and privacy as we the family come to terms with the tragic loss of our sister. May her soul rest in eternal peace,” the Moi family said.
However, the family did disclose the cause of June’s sudden death.
President William Ruto condoled with the Moi family after the news of June’s death.
“My heartfelt condolences to the family of the late President Daniel Arap Moi over the loss of June Chebet Moi. May God give you strength at this difficult time. Rest In Peace June,” Ruto said.
June Moi Education
June Moi is the youngest in Moi’s family and she was adopted by the former president.
Reports indicate that June was equally the former president’s favorite just like his brother, former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi.
June attended Nairobi Primary, Kenya High School and then proceeded to Canada for further studies.
She was active in her father’s 1992 and 1997 political campaigns, before retreating to her businesses in land, property agency and development.
Daniel Moi Children
June is among Moi’s eight children who are known for different reasons including politics, sports, and escalation of personal issues.
Moi married his wife Lena Moi in 1950 and they were blessed with five sons and three daughters.
Currently, KANU party leader Gideon Moi is among the most well-known members of the Moi family.
Gideon is Moi’s lastborn, being his father’s favorite, he took up the role of the family’s spokesperson after the former president died in 2021.
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June Moi Other Siblings
Moi’s firstborn is Jenniffer Chemutai Kositany born in 1953 who has maintained a private life despite the families’ political status.
Like June, she also attended Kenya High School and later pursued university education in the United States.
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Jonathan Toroitich is Moi’s second child and firstborn son.
The rally driver and enthusiast, died in April 2019 after a long battle with cancer.
Born in 1958, John Mark is Moi’s thirdborn and second son.
He is perhaps the least known of Moi’s sons since he lived partly in the U.S and has kept his life outside the media.
Former Rongai MP, Raymond Moi born in 1960 is the family’s thirdborn son followed by twins Philip and Doris born in 1962.
