95-year-old former Kenyan president released from hospital

Former Kenya President Daniel arap Moi has been discharged from hospital following his admission 10 days ago, a spokesman has told the BBC. He was being treated for an undisclosed illness.

The 95-year-old former leader is now to recuperate at home, his spokesman added.

Mr Moi was Kenya’s longest-serving president, in office for 24 years from 1978 to 2002.

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He ruled the country with an iron fist and was accused of human rights abuses.

Under international pressure, he allowed multi-party elections in 1992, which were marred by widespread violence and allegations of rigging.

Earlier this year, a court ordered Mr Moi 1.06bn shillings ($10.5m; £8.2m) in compensation to a widow for illegally seizing her land.

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