Vice President Daniel arap Moi succeeds him. 1982 Kenya declared a one-party state. Opposition to Moi. Abortive air force coup. Other measures to extend Moi's powers incite opposition.
Government acts to suppress opposition groups.
Political arrests and human rights abuses attract overseas criticism. 1988 Moi wins third term and extends his control over judiciary. 1989 Finance minister George Saitoti replaces Vice President J. Karanja after corruption allegations. Political prisoners freed. 1990 Government implicated in deaths of foreign minister Robert Ouko and Anglican archbishop.