FORMER PRESIDENT MOI’S DAUGHTER, JUNE IS DEAD

June Chebet, the daughter of former President Daniel Arap Moi has died.  The family is yet disclose details of her passing, and has requested privacy during this period of mourning.

“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved, June Chebet Moi, this morning,” the statement said. “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,” 

Chebet was the youngest daughter among the former President’s eight children. Moi had five sons and three daughters. June Chebet was adopted by the former president and raised as part of the family.

Cabinet secretary Simon Chelugui took to social media to mourn her, “I take this opportunity to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of our second President, the late Daniel Arap Moi, following the passing on of his daughter June Moi. I am saddened by the news of June’s death and I hereby join others.”

She attended Nairobi Primary School, Kenya High School, and later pursued university studies in Canada.