The real scare in Moi’s life came on 1 August 1982 when Moi was at his home in Kabarak. One of the presidents bodyguard,by the name Elijah Sumbeiywo, armed himself with two submachine guns and strapped ammunition belts over both shoulders, found the president casually dressed in a blazer and grey slacks, talking on the telephone. Your Excellency, Sumbeiywo told Moi, can we move away from this house as it can be bombed? Moi, who had been assured that the situation in Nairobi was under control needed some convincing. Do you think I am a coward?, he asked his escort commander. But I think your life is in danger, Sumbeiywo replied as he took his Presidents hands, adding: Lets go. They headed off into the bush, putting several miles between them and Kabarak. #RaisMoiAt90
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