Pio Gama Pinto
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Pio Gama Pinto (31 March 1927 ā 24 February 1965) was a Kenyan journalist, politician and freedom fighter. He was a socialist leader who was key in Kenya's struggle for independence. He was assassinated in 1965, leading many to consider him independent Kenya's first political martyr.[1]
Quick Facts Member of Parliament, Prime Minister ...
Pio Gama Pinto | |
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Member of Parliament | |
In office 1 June 1963 ā 24 February 1965 | |
Prime Minister | Jomo Kenyatta |
Preceded by | Office created |
Personal details | |
Born | (1927-03-31)31 March 1927 Nairobi, British Kenya |
Died | 24 February 1965(1965-02-24) (aged 37) Westlands, Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya |
Political party | Kenya African National Union |
Spouse | Emma Pinto |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Karnataka College, Dharwar |
Occupation | Politician, journalist |
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