Jonathan Toroitich Moi, the son of former President Daniel Moi is dead.

According to the family, he died Friday evening in Nakuru.

Jonathan, is Moi’s eldest son. The other children are Gideon, Philip Moi and his twin Doris Elizabeth Chepkorir, Jennifer, June, Raymond Moi, who is Rongai MP and John Mark.

In a statement on Saturday, the family requested for privacy as they mourn Jonathan.

“We the family of H.E Mzee Moi confirm the sad news on the passing on of Jonathan Toroitich.

Jonathan will be remembered for his daring exploits in the racing tracks, in muddy and dusty tracks, during this time of Easter. He was an amiable, social and down-to-earth and industrious human being. We are distraught as a family and we ask for your prayers and seek your understanding and indulgence to allow us to mourn privately. We will continue to inform Kenyans on need basis and further arrangements,” read the statement

Former President Moi has eight children, five sons and three daughters. Their mother Lena Moi died in 2004.