Nervous Moi Inside Reagan's White House. Fascinating!

A year before the infamous Mlolongo unforgettable General elections in Kenya (where Mwai Kibaki almost lost his parliamentary seat although he had a much longer line of people behind him), President Daniel arap Moi went on a working visit to the US to Ronald Reagan's White House. Very fascinating footage.

[@ooj100]

1. Moi was only just consolidating his power in 1987. He was almost there but there were still remnants he was afraid of. He was scared with good reason - African leaders changed more that 25 times in the space of 24 months. Many times violently. 2. Moi was not used to dealing with an open press - he became better. 3. Moi was seriously nervous (for the body language students: fidgeting in his seat, twiddling his thumbs, defensive handling of the rungu). A good protocol team would have coached him. 4. Bush Snr was VP at the time. He was previously CIA director. The Cold War was at its height. 5. Bethwell Kiplagat (second to shake Reagan’s hand) coordinated that trip. He later ruined his reputation when he refused to resign. 5. Secretary of State George Shultz is on Reagan’s right (11:09). He died this month and was about as heavyweight a cabinet member can be without being president or VP. 6. Reagan was already wearing a hearing aid. 7. Reagan wore a tan suit and no one gave him, wacha Obama ajaribu 😂

[@kumekuchachris]

Amazing super analysis. Thanks so much. Really enjoyed reading it.

[@mjkinuthia386]

@ooj100, this is refreshing. You certainly know what you are talking about 👍✔👌

[@xoxomacx2539]

Great analysis. Your on the money.

[@robertwambugu556]

Pretty impressive analysis. You're on point.

[@sublacol]

Reagan a charismatic and welcoming host. The humble president Moi is did his best. Quite a piece of history. I wonder how kumekucha manages to lay his hands on this kind of stuff. Keep up the good work.

[@godsfavorite8135]

Moi is not nervous but excited

[@clementbowen4425]

I agree with you..no nerversness

[@clementbowen4425]

....no nervousness seen here, very calm, cool and collected

[@godsfavorite8135]

@@clementbowen4425 This body language nonsense is getting out of control in Kenya

[@danzada7769]

I remember that day. Watching it on telly. Nemeona friends wa political lecturer wangu pia.

[@whitewebuye8922]

This video is priceless!!

[@mjkinuthia386]

Gone are the days when America's economic muscle matched its moral authority.

[@kevinswackyworld]

America is still on top.

[@baruasafi5880]

America still has the last card in its sleeves: violence. Unfortunately it will go down with billions of humanity. Nuclear war is the only one that will bring it down.

[@timmsbenson1884]

Great analysis Sir Chris

[@stevee363]

Preparing the hot bobcorn at the same time watching~ listening

[@ToxicAfricanKing]

18:27 Why? Oh why did they kill Dr. Robert Ouko? My heart sinked when I realized it was him standing there.

[@josenjagi2593]

Cameras back then...too noisy

[@grammamuresh3911]

Am waiting for more expcially ya super Tuesday chris;what next?will #wanjiku pitisha it or reject it?

[@ooj100]

It was an effective strategy to make the BBI appear to be an open question. Our brothers and sisters in Central Faced Mount Kenya as Uhuru knew they would. Watch as the mtego laid for Ruto begins to close.

[@kumekuchachris]

Super Tuesday si ndio hio; kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHSwgqOojNibgNk

[@memocheptabkipsigis312]

Excited Moi rest in peace kuko chepkeres

[@joesfreshfarm]

Going forward, how do we limit/do away with foreign interference read foreign "Aid" in our daily politics/lives? Its costed us years of hate, underdevelopment

[@UnknownAlly254]

Moi couldn't whisper in that voice

[@Aviator-predictor20247]

May his soul rest peace. Moi was a good man.

[@pharoah-ahmose6075]

Moi was more charismatic than Mwai Kibaki and the nervousness is being exaggerated

[@ooj100]

True, Moi was more charismatic and better with people than Kibaki but that aside this was real nervousness. Watch Moi’s first local TV interview with John Sibi-Okumu of KTN in December 1997. Same behaviour just subtract the rungu and add face-touching, especially rubbing his forehead when asked about whether it was time to retire.

[@BABANAMAMATHE]

This is a major one Chris haha

[@SPIDERman9051]

Former KENYAN president the late Daniel Moi was a stateman per excellence, smart, good time keeper and knew how to present himself in public. you cannot compare him to the uhurus of today..often appearing like under some influence of sorts..

[@heraldloshi1864]

The only blunder Mzee made,was to play survival politics for long.Otherwise,he was good enough.

[@gathonishumpei9939]

Yes, he was a statesman par excellence! Reagan read the mood well and shielded both of them from the press.

[@mabolokituyi5781]

People think power lasts for ever.These two Presidents are already past tense.Dead

[@omesonyabs5244]

Kenyans know more about the white house than they do about state house. It's true. Chris I'd like to ask that you find this documentary called, "American Gospel" Please let us know what you think of it.

[@esco551]

Moi chatting with former CIA director George Bush senior who was the then vp to regan, 1984 at the helm of cold war and 2yrs after 1982 manenos speak volume.

[@fredreickosimba5911]

Chris this is too much.. Hataa Mimi hapaa nilipoo when looking at this video clip nikoo nervous

[@evansonmuhoro557]

He wasn't nervous. He had met the Queen and other leaders. Why would he be nervous

[@mabolokituyi5781]

Moi killed to remain in power.Strangled the constitution and silenced critics.Now Uhuru thinks Kenya belongs to their family.When will African Presidents just rule and go after their term ends without meddling with CONSTITUTION?

[@hezronoliver2909]

Location

[@kumekuchachris]

White House USA

[@kenneththugge6428]

Nah man. His sitting position is for him to make sure he comes out on top on the photos. My President

[@kevinswackyworld]

He is in the presence of the president of a super power...to give you perspective, there are supermarket chains in America who's turn over is more than Kenya's national budget and GDP combined

[@kenneththugge6428]

@@kevinswackyworld bruh... I was joking.. take it easy... I know very well about the situation in hand.

[@patrickojola3824]

I saw Ouko whom they killed 3 years later

[@lady40445]

Chris truth be told there is something called social class. Moi never belonged to that class, he was more of an African village elder: very respected members of their tribes people! He was probably brought up respecting hierarchy, hence, looked up to the leader of America as his senior. Other than that, Moi is amongst, the generation that bore the brunt of the white colonialists supremacist mentality, thus, respect and fear of white men was embedded deep into his psyche! Poor Moi, struggled with a foreign language, understandably! Therefore, I assume, there must have been alot of miscommunication in that meeting. It's clear, why Dr. Robert Ouko was resented in Moi's circles. Ouko articulated Moi's philosophy than the Master himself. Moi meant well for Kenya, he should have surrounded himself with able people he trusted to deliver his vision. Paranoia took the better of him sadly.

[@heraldloshi1864]

Chris ulitoa wapi hii historical nugget 😂

[@wabannah9009]

Chris na Wakenya Wazalendo wenzangu:Tukubaliane Nawasihi Tuunde shirika la mapenzi tupeleke kabila Ingine Ikulu2022 asubuhi na mapema!.Kikuyus/Kalenjins wakae kando kwa miaka 50 Ijayo!.

[@robertidenya1432]

That is bad politics. We need to embrace our diversity and chose leaders with good moral standings. Truthful, competent, serious and determined to fight corruption, willing to spur economic development, job creation... These are the real issues we should be discussing as opposed to hustlers and dynasties which helps no one.

[@wabannah9009]

@@robertidenya1432 Kwangu mimi nasema kabila Ingine Ikulu2022 asubuhi na mapema!.

[@robertidenya1432]

@@wabannah9009 as much as someone may agree with you, the moto should be "kiongozi bora na wala sio Nora kiongozi." These elections should be about the people this time around. The electorate has suffered enough of bogus leaders all across the board, from the lowest to the highest and tax payers should get value for their money boss.

[@LA-ml1xr]

Jeez 🙆🏾‍♂️

[@esco551]

Bush Senior looked young

[@prophetic_dreams_and_visions]

He is not that nervous. Stop exaggerating. He is just cool.

[@DaveOndiekAaron85]

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[@ToxicAfricanKing]

Haha Nyayo's fingers were fidgety 😂😂 Colonialism truly F'ed us up. My people become timid around white people. Always acting funny.

[@abelmaisiba5955]

Did he really understood that English cause his favourite language was kiswahili 🤔or he had an interpreter?

[@ToxicAfricanKing]

Arap Nyayo was mindful of his Ps and Qs to a point that it was cringeworthy bana. Ukoloni aftereffect 😂😂😂

[@alumanjr.4747]

One 1st

[@evanskinyua1549]

Ugali na mbuzi choma iko hapa kweli?

[@malkoabdiali4386]

Wow is meeting killed ouko

[@blessingsgeneral93]

🤝🌽🌽🌽🌽🌽🤝

[@josenjagi2593]

Cameras back then...too noisy