Former Kenyan President Daniel Arap Moi, who ruled the country for 24 years, has died, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced Tuesday. Moi was 95.”It is with profound sadness that I announce the death of a great man of an African state,” Kenyatta said in a statement.He ordered a period of national mourning and all flags to fly at half-staff until a state funeral is held at a later date.
He had been hospitalized in October for breathing problems but was discharged after a few weeks.-CNN
