Uhuru Kenyatta

Description: (President of Kenya)

Uhuru Kenyatta is the fourth and current President of Kenya. Born into a political and wealthy family, he is the son of Jomo Kenyatta, the first President of Kenya. After completing his education from USA, he returned to his homeland and started a horticulture business which became quite successful. But, coming from a political background, he could not remain disconnected from it for long and entered into politics as the chairman of his hometown branch of the ruling party, KANU, which his father had led in the past. Subsequently, Uhuru Kenyatta was appointed as the presidential candidate of the party by the then President Daniel Arap Moi. After losing the presidential elections, he served as the opposition leader in the parliament for some time. Later, he backed the presidential candidate, Kibaki, in the 2007 elections and was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance when Kibaki’s government was formed. Meanwhile, he was also accused of post-election violence activities and charged with committing crimes against humanity. Later, he left KANU and formed a new party TNA which later became a part of a multiparty alliance. He was nominated as the party’s presidential candidate and won the 2013 elections, becoming the fourth President of Kenya, the post he currently serves in

Overview

Birthday October 26, 1961 (Scorpio)
Alternative names Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta
Height 185 cm
City Nairobi, Kenya
Spouse/Ex- Margaret Wanjiru Gakuo
Parents Jomo Kenyatta
Ngina Kenyatta
Children Jaba Kenyatta, Jomo Kenyatta, Ngina Kenyatta

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What is Uhuru Kenyatta's political party? Uhuru Kenyatta is a member of the Jubilee Party in Kenya.
How many terms has Uhuru Kenyatta served as the President of Kenya? Uhuru Kenyatta has served two terms as the President of Kenya, from 2013 to present.
What are some key policies implemented by Uhuru Kenyatta during his presidency? Uhuru Kenyatta has focused on initiatives such as the Big Four Agenda, which includes affordable housing, manufacturing, universal healthcare, and food security.
How has Uhuru Kenyatta addressed corruption in Kenya during his tenure? Uhuru Kenyatta has made efforts to combat corruption in Kenya through initiatives like the establishment of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the implementation of the Huduma Namba system.
What role has Uhuru Kenyatta played in regional politics in Africa? Uhuru Kenyatta has been involved in regional politics in Africa, serving as the Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) and playing a role in peace and security initiatives in the region.
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