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Daniel is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means, "God is my judge", and derives from two early biblical figures, primary among them Daniel from the Book of Daniel. It is a common given name for males, and is also used as a surname. It is also the basis for various derived given names and surnames.
The name evolved into over 100 different spellings in countries around the world. Nicknames (Dan, Danny) are common in both English and Hebrew, although in some instances "Dan" may be a complete given name rather than a nickname. The name "Daniil" (Даниил) is common in Russia. Feminine versions (Danielle, Daniela, Daniella, Dani, Danitza) are prevalent as well. The Dutch names "Daan" and "Daniël" are also variations of Daniel. A related surname developed as a patronymic, Daniels. Other surnames derived from "Daniel" include McDaniel and Danielson.
In the United States, the U.S. Social Security Administration reports that Daniel has peaked as the fifth most popular name for newborns in 1985, 1990, 2007, and 2008. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that in the 2000 census, "Daniels" was the 182nd most common surname in the U.S., while "McDaniel" was ranked at 323, and "Daniel" (without a final "s") was ranked at 380.
Daniel Toroitich arap Moi /ˈmoʊiː/ MOH-ee (born 2 September 1924) is a former Kenyan politician who served as the second President of Kenya from 1978 to 2002. Through popular agitation and external pressures, he was forced to allow multiparty elections in 1992 and successfully led his party to victory and in the following general election in 1997. Prior to 1978, he served as the third Vice President of Kenya from 1967 to 1978.
Moi is popularly known to Kenyans as "Nyayo", a Swahili word for "footsteps", as he often said he was following in the footsteps of the first President. He also earned the sobriquet "Professor of Politics" due to his long rule of 24 years, the longest in Kenyan history to date.
Moi was born in Kurieng'wo village, Sacho division, Baringo County, and was raised by his mother Kimoi Chebii following the early death of his father. He is of the Kalenjin people. After completing his secondary education at Kapsabet High School, he attended Tambach Teachers Training College in the Keiyo District. He worked as a teacher from 1946 until 1955.
Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta (/uhʊrʊ-keɪnjɑːtɑː/; born 26 October 1961) is the 4th and current President of Kenya, in office since 2013. He is the son of Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya's first president, and his fourth wife Ngina Kenyatta.
Uhuru Kenyatta was elected president of Kenya under The National Alliance (TNA), which was part of the Jubilee Alliance with his running mate William Ruto's United Republican Party (URP). Uhuru and Ruto won 50.07% of votes cast, with closest rivals, Raila Odinga and running mate Kalonzo Musyoka of the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy garnering 42%. Raila disputed the election results at the Supreme Court which however held (7–0) that the elections were free and fair. Uhuru Kenyatta was therefore sworn in as President on 9 April 2013.
Kenyatta is the son of Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya's founding father and first president (1964–1978). His family hails from the Kikuyu, a Bantu ethnic group. His given name "Uhuru" is from the Swahili term for "freedom", and was given to him in anticipation of Kenya's upcoming independence. Uhuru attended St Mary's School in Nairobi. Between 1979 and 1980, he also briefly worked as a teller at the Kenya Commercial Bank.
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Ten years ago, Kenyans from all walks of life could mark Moi day, a day that was religiously marked as a national holiday by the KANU administration. The man whose name the day was marked, retired president Daniel Arap Moi, never skipped the national celebrations. But ten years down the line, many people do not even remember that day was a special day for the country, and a day off work. Here are some highlights of a day that was both a national holiday and a must attend for thousands.
RETIRED PRESIDENT MOI DOCUMENTARY: [90 ya Sulubu] - Historia ya Maisha Rais Mstaafu Daniel arap Moi. Watch KTN Live http://www.ktnkenya.tv/live Follow us on http://www.twitter.com/ktnkenya Like us on http://www.facebook.com/ktnkenya
Natural Sound Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi was sworn in for his fifth and final five-year term on Monday. Presidents Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and Benjamin Mkapa of Tanzania, attended the ceremony in a show of support for one of Africa's longest-serving leaders. The Kenyan President was out at the Nairobi airport to greet his African neighbours - the presidents of Tanzania and Uganda - on Monday. They were in Kenya to attend his swearing-in for another five year term. First to arrive was President Benjamin Mkapa of Tanzania followed by Yoweri Museveni - the President of Uganda. The East African leaders came to join in the celebrations in a symbolic gesture of support for the 73-year-old President Moi. Five thousand Kenyans, some carrying posters of Moi, als...
Daniel Arap Moi speaks of Uhuru Kenyatta's presidency Watch KTN Streaming LIVE from Kenya 24/7 on http://www.ktnkenya.tv Follow us on http://www.twitter.com/ktnkenya Like us on http://www.facebook.com/ktnkenya
http://www.nation.co.ke Former President Daniel Arap Moi hospitalized
T/I: 10:18:53 The Kenyan government on Thursday (1/6) launched an unprecedented campaign of vilification against a white man attempting to form an opposition party to rid the country of corruption. SHOWS: (NAIROBI, KENYA 1/6) President Moi attending a Madaraka Day ceremony Moi inspecting a guard of honour Band playing Soldiers marching Moi addressing the crowd Moi SOT in English: "When I talk about politics, people think I'm racialist but I'm not racialist at all; I'm an African, believing in nationhood. We all share sunshine but we don't share homes. In Kenya, businessmen and foreigners can be free to operate as they wish but not in political leadership." Moi walking to his car (NAIROBI, KENYA 30/5) Leakey SOT: "Kenya has always been and must always be a mul...
Retired President Daniel Arap Moi's sensational revelation that he had been actively supporting departed Internal Security Minister George Saitoti's presidential bid. Speaking when he visited the late Saitoti's home to condole with the family, Moi termed his vice president of 13 years as an efficient man who never quarrelled with anyone. However, it will be remembered that Prof Saitoti acrimoniously fell out with the retired president in 2002, when he by-passed him, and unilaterally endorsed the then political greenhorn, Uhuru Kenyatta as his preferred successor, despite Prof Saitoti's years of loyalty and experience. Francis Gachuri has more details on Moi's revelation.
Ten years ago, Kenyans from all walks of life could mark Moi day, a day that was religiously marked as a national holiday by the KANU administration. The man whose name the day was marked, retired president Daniel Arap Moi, never skipped the national celebrations. But ten years down the line, many people do not even remember that day was a special day for the country, and a day off work. Here are some highlights of a day that was both a national holiday and a must attend for thousands.
RETIRED PRESIDENT MOI DOCUMENTARY: [90 ya Sulubu] - Historia ya Maisha Rais Mstaafu Daniel arap Moi. Watch KTN Live http://www.ktnkenya.tv/live Follow us on http://www.twitter.com/ktnkenya Like us on http://www.facebook.com/ktnkenya
Natural Sound Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi was sworn in for his fifth and final five-year term on Monday. Presidents Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and Benjamin Mkapa of Tanzania, attended the ceremony in a show of support for one of Africa's longest-serving leaders. The Kenyan President was out at the Nairobi airport to greet his African neighbours - the presidents of Tanzania and Uganda - on Monday. They were in Kenya to attend his swearing-in for another five year term. First to arrive was President Benjamin Mkapa of Tanzania followed by Yoweri Museveni - the President of Uganda. The East African leaders came to join in the celebrations in a symbolic gesture of support for the 73-year-old President Moi. Five thousand Kenyans, some carrying posters of Moi, als...
Daniel Arap Moi speaks of Uhuru Kenyatta's presidency Watch KTN Streaming LIVE from Kenya 24/7 on http://www.ktnkenya.tv Follow us on http://www.twitter.com/ktnkenya Like us on http://www.facebook.com/ktnkenya
http://www.nation.co.ke Former President Daniel Arap Moi hospitalized
T/I: 10:18:53 The Kenyan government on Thursday (1/6) launched an unprecedented campaign of vilification against a white man attempting to form an opposition party to rid the country of corruption. SHOWS: (NAIROBI, KENYA 1/6) President Moi attending a Madaraka Day ceremony Moi inspecting a guard of honour Band playing Soldiers marching Moi addressing the crowd Moi SOT in English: "When I talk about politics, people think I'm racialist but I'm not racialist at all; I'm an African, believing in nationhood. We all share sunshine but we don't share homes. In Kenya, businessmen and foreigners can be free to operate as they wish but not in political leadership." Moi walking to his car (NAIROBI, KENYA 30/5) Leakey SOT: "Kenya has always been and must always be a mul...
Retired President Daniel Arap Moi's sensational revelation that he had been actively supporting departed Internal Security Minister George Saitoti's presidential bid. Speaking when he visited the late Saitoti's home to condole with the family, Moi termed his vice president of 13 years as an efficient man who never quarrelled with anyone. However, it will be remembered that Prof Saitoti acrimoniously fell out with the retired president in 2002, when he by-passed him, and unilaterally endorsed the then political greenhorn, Uhuru Kenyatta as his preferred successor, despite Prof Saitoti's years of loyalty and experience. Francis Gachuri has more details on Moi's revelation.
Grand opening of Transnational Bank opening by H.E. the second president of the republic of Kenya Daniel Toroitich arap Moi on 23 January 2015 and hosted by Elgeyo Marakwet Governor H.E. Eng. Alex Tolgos