Hon. Gideon Kipsielei Towett Moi was born on October 22, 1963, in Nakuru to the late Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi, the Second President of the Republic of Kenya, and the late Mama Lena Moi. He is the last-born in a family of seven children.

After graduating from the University of Salford, Hon. Moi returned to Kenya and joined the family business. He has been instrumental in establishing and providing oversight for the expansion of a number of business ventures that have achieved commercial success, created employment and contributed to the country's economic growth.

His business interests span several economic sectors, including:

• Educational institutions
• Hospitality
• Transportation
• Energy
• Floriculture
• Aviation
• Health services

According to the published biography, these ventures have created employment opportunities for thousands of Kenyans.

Hon. Moi entered elective politics in 2002 when he successfully contested and won the Member of Parliament seat for Baringo Central Constituency. He was unopposed as Member of Parliament from 2002 to 2013, according to his published profile.

During his parliamentary service, he initiated and spearheaded the expansion of educational institutions, health facilities and water supply, among other community development priorities.

His leadership responsibilities grew when he was appointed to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy, Communication and Public Works. The committee members subsequently elected him Chairman.

In 2013, he was elected to represent Baringo County in the Senate and was re-elected in 2017. He also became National Chairman of the Kenya African National Union (KANU) in 2013.

His predecessors as KANU Party Chairman included Kenya's founding President, His Excellency President Jomo Kenyatta; the Second President of Kenya, the late Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi; and President Uhuru Kenyatta, as stated in the published biography.

The Local Content Bill

During the First House of Senate, Hon. Gideon Moi served as Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Energy. In this capacity, he authored the Local Content Bill, described in his biography as a progressive legislative proposal for the extractive sector.

The Bill required extractive companies to explain how local communities would benefit from project proceeds before receiving licences. It sought to strengthen local ownership, control and financing connected with the exploitation of gas, oil and other minerals.

The proposal aimed to reduce conflicts in oil- and gas-rich areas, protect local participation in the extractive industry and help ensure that communities benefit from natural resources rather than being excluded from their development.

For this legislative work, Hon. Moi was voted Legislator of the Year at the Oil and Gas Awards 2017 for legislation recognised for its potential positive impact on people's lives.

Equalization Fund for Baringo County

Hon. Moi was instrumental in lobbying for Baringo County to be included among the beneficiaries of the Equalization Fund. The county had been left out of the initial classification by the Commission on Revenue Allocation in 2013, and its inclusion came to fruition in July of the year referenced in the original profile.

Under the Constitution, the Fund supports the provision of basic services such as water, roads, health facilities and electricity in marginalised areas, helping to accelerate development and narrow disparities between regions.

Geothermal Development in Baringo

Hon. Moi was instrumental in advancing major Geothermal Development Corporation projects in Baringo. With the assistance of the late President Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi and President Uhuru Kenyatta, he helped secure more than KSh 600 million in development-partner funding for geothermal power production in parts of Baringo.

Hon. Moi has supported charitable and philanthropic initiatives involving schools, churches, health facilities and students from underprivileged families. His support for education has helped expand opportunities for bright but needy students to pursue their studies and professional ambitions.

His published biography states that he spent more than KSh 100 million supporting individuals, churches, health facilities and schools in Baringo County.

Baringo Take-Off Programme (BTOP)

One of his initiatives was the launch of the Baringo Take-Off Programme (BTOP), designed to provide opportunities for young people who could not progress to tertiary education because of their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education grades.

Hon. Moi personally contributed KSh 10 million to support the first cohort of 279 young people undertaking technical and vocational courses at polytechnics.

The training covered practical and technical fields including:

• Plumbing and mechanical engineering
• Computer studies
• Electrical and electronics
• Carpentry and bakery
• Agriculture
• Health and applied sciences
• Masonry

Beneficiaries were selected from each sub-location in Baringo County. According to the published profile, more than 70 per cent of beneficiaries were already engaged in gainful employment, helping to improve livelihoods and alleviate poverty.

Peace in Pastoralist Communities

Since entering politics in 2002, Hon. Moi has advocated for peace in pastoralist regions where peaceful coexistence has historically been difficult. Through his leadership, elders from feuding communities have been brought together to pursue lasting solutions. His biography notes a reduction in attacks as communities began embracing more peaceful ways of living.

Release of Kenyans Detained in South Sudan

Hon. Moi also participated in talks that led to the release of Kenyans held in South Sudan. On October 31, 2017, he held talks with South Sudan President Salva Kiir.

Following these efforts, four Kenyans who had been sentenced to a cumulative 67 years, alongside other South Sudanese nationals, were released and reunited with their families on December 6, 2017.

Hon. Gideon Kipsielei Towett Moi is married to Zahra Bahlewa-Moi. They have three children: Kimoi, Kigen and Lulu.