One of Kenyan’s [sic] longest serving presidents, Mzee Moi, as the country fondly called him, was loved and feared in equal measure (People Daily editorial, February 5, p.10). Ona huyu! Moi ruled Kenya for 24 years. Kenya has had four presidents since independence and no one came close to the length of Moi’s rule. How then do you write that Moi was “one of Kenya’s longest serving presidents?” He is the longest serving.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced a period of national mourning on behalf of the passing of former president Daniel Arap Moi (Star online, February 4). “On behalf of”?
Moi was an African strong man who lost an election and peacefully handed over power – Aaron Cheruiyot (NTV tweet). Which election did Moi lose?
Their word was law unto itself. You cross their line at your own risk and peril (Standard, February 3, 4). Risk and peril mean the same. Why use both?
Deputy President William Ruto says he will continue to perform his duties as the principal deputy to President Uhuru Kenyatta despite criticism from his rivals […] Speaking at Itierio grounds, Kisii County, during the consecration of the second diocesan Bishop Rev Joseph Omwoyo Ombasa, Ruto said he will continue with projects that benefit the community. The DP said he will continue…(Standard, February 3, p.11). No, we will not continue this way.
Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi, South Mugirango MP Sylvanus Osoro and his Bomachoge Chache counterpart Alfa Miruka said they would continue…Agh!
