Uhuru Kenyatta

Politician

1961 –

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Who is Uhuru Kenyatta?

Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta is the fourth and current President of Kenya, in office since 9 April 2013. He previously served in the Government of Kenya as Minister of Local Government from 2001 to 2002, and he was Leader of the Official Opposition from 2002 to 2007; subsequently he was Deputy Prime Minister from 2008 to 2013. He served as the Member of Parliament for Gatundu South Constituency beginning in 2002. Kenyatta was also Chairman of Kenya African National Union, which was a part of the Party of National Unity.

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Born
Oct 26, 1961
Nairobi
Also known as
  • Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta
Parents
Spouses
Children
Ethnicity
  • Kikuyu people
Nationality
  • Kenya
Profession
Education
  • St. Mary's School, Nairobi
    ( - 1979)
  • Bachelor of Arts, Amherst College
    Political Science
    (1985 - 1989)
  • Economics

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on July 23, 2013

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