Lena Moi

Lena Tungo Moi (née Bomett; 1926 – 22 July 2004) was a Kenyan schoolteacher and educator. She is recognized as the second First Lady of Kenya, despite her separation from her husband, former President Daniel arap Moi. Before largely withdrawing from public life, Lena Moi was highly involved in politics during her role as Second Lady in the late 1960s and early 1970s, especially in her husband's Rift Valley Province, where she supported women's groups and hosted community harambees.

Biography Early and personal life Lena Moi was born Helena Tungo Bomett in 1926.

Lena Bomett married Daniel arap Moi in 1950 in a wedding officiated by the Rev. Erik Barnett at the African Inland Church Mission in Eldama Ravine.

In 1955, Daniel arap Moi was appointed to the Legislative Council representing the Rift Valley, replacing John ole Tameno and marking the Moi family's entry into politics. She kept a room in her home dedicated to her former husband, in case he returned.

Honors Order of the Golden Heart (1 January 1968)