Gideon Moi is a Kenyan politician and the current Senator of Baringo County, a position he has held since 2013. He is a member of the Kenya African National Union (KANU) party, which was once Kenya’s dominant political party, especially during his father, Daniel arap Moi’s presidency. Daniel arap Moi was Kenya’s second president, serving from 1978 to 2002, and Gideon is one of his sons.
Gideon Moi has been influential in the Kenyan political scene, often seen as a key figure in the Rift Valley region. Over the years, he has been involved in several political alliances and coalitions as he seeks to maintain his influence and the Moi family legacy. Known for his strategic alliances, he has often been discussed as a potential future presidential candidate. However, his political journey has faced challenges, especially in competition with figures like William Ruto, Kenya’s current president, who is also from the Rift Valley and has a strong grassroots base.