{
  "id": 7339952,
  "title": "Moi’s Long-Serving Personal Physician Dr David Silverstein Dies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/mois-long-serving-personal-physician-dr-david-silverstein-dies",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-14T13:32:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/mois-long-serving-personal-physician-dr-david-silverstein-dies/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi, Kenya - Dr. David Silverstein, the long-serving personal physician to former Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi, has passed away. The news of his demise was conveyed through tributes from National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, who expressed condolences to Silverstein's family, friends, and fellow medical professionals. Wetangula lauded Silverstein's lifelong service to both Moi and the medical field in Kenya, stating that his impact would be remembered for generations. \"My deepest sympathies go to the family, friends, and medical fraternity of Dr. David Silverstein following his passing,\" Wetangula remarked. The distinguished medical practitioner had provided medical care to the former president during his presidency and post-presidency. Wetangula highlighted Silverstein's unwavering commitment to the medical profession, emphasizing that his legacy would endure. The speaker also extended his sympathies to Silverstein's loved ones, praying for their fortitude and solace during this trying time. \"I pray that God grants strength and comfort to his family and friends at this difficult time. May his soul rest in eternal peace,\" Wetangula added. The passing of Dr. Silverstein represents the end of an era for a physician deeply intertwined with Kenya's most enduring political figure and the medical community as a whole.",
  "summary": "Wetangula described Silverstein as a distinguished medical practitioner whose service to Moi and contribution to Kenya’s medical profession had left a lasting legacy.",
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      {
        "outlet": "AllAfrica Health",
        "title": "Kenya: Moi's Long-Serving Personal Physician Dr David Silverstein Dies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/kenya-mois-long-serving-personal-physician-dr-david-silverstein-dies",
        "published": "2026-09-14T13:58:18.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}