Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta (born 26 October 1961) is a Kenyan politician. He was the fourth President of Kenya from 2013 to 2022. He was the son of Jomo Kenyatta, the first president.[1][2][3]
Quick facts His Excellency HonourableUhuru Kenyatta C.G.H., President and C-in-C, 4th President of Kenya ...
Uhuru Kenyatta
C.G.H., President and C-in-C |
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In office
9 April 2013 – 13 September 2022 |
| Deputy | William Ruto |
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| Preceded by | Mwai Kibaki |
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| Succeeded by | William Ruto |
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In office
17 April 2008 – 9 April 2013Serving with Musalia Mudavadi |
| President | Mwai Kibaki |
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| Prime Minister | Raila Odinga |
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In office
23 January 2009 – 26 January 2012 |
| Preceded by | John Michuki |
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| Succeeded by | Robinson Njeru Githae |
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In office
17 April 2008 – 23 January 2009 |
| Preceded by | Mukhisa Kituyi |
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| Succeeded by | Chirau Ali Mwakwere |
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In office
January 2008 – April 2008 |
| President | Mwai Kibaki |
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| Preceded by | Musikari Kombo |
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January 2003 – December 2007 |
| President | Mwai Kibaki |
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| Preceded by | Mwai Kibaki |
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| Succeeded by | Vacant |
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January 2003 – January 2013 |
| Preceded by | Moses Mwihia |
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| Succeeded by | Jossy Ngugi |
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In office
November 2001 – December 2002 |
| President | Daniel arap Moi |
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| Succeeded by | Emmanuel Karisa Maitha |
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October 2001 – December 2002 |
| President | Daniel arap Moi |
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| Preceded by | Mark Too |
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2000–2001 |
| President | Daniel arap Moi |
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1999–2001 |
| President | Daniel arap Moi |
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| Succeeded by | Raymond Matiba |
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| Born | (1961-10-26) 26 October 1961 (age 63)
Nairobi, Kenya Colony |
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| Nationality | Kenyan |
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| Political party | The National Alliance |
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affiliations | KANU |
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| Spouse(s) |
Margaret Gakuo (m. 1991 ) |
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| Relations | Jomo Kenyatta (father) |
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| Residence | State House (official) |
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| Alma mater | Amherst College |
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| Profession | Politician |
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| Website | www.uhuru.co.ke |
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Before he was President, Kenyatta was Deputy Prime Minister from 2008 to 2013. Before that, he was the Member of Parliament for Gatundu South Constituency beginning in 2002. Kenyatta was also Chairman of Kenya African National Union (KANU), which was a part of the Party of National Unity (PNU).
In October 2021, he was cited in the pandora papers scandal.[4]
