Charles Rubia
Charles Rubia is a notable Kenyan politician celebrated for his defiance of the one-party state in the 1980s, where he stood alone against the majority to advocate for democratic reforms, laying the groundwork for Kenya's eventual return to multi-party politics.
Born on Jan 01, 1939 (86 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kenya | 4 | 8.00 | 0.25% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 145,776 | $106,000 | 287$ |
| Totals | 4 | 53,771,296 | 145,776 | $106,000 | 287$ |
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Kenya:
Charles Rubia is recognized as a hero of the second liberation in Kenya, contributing to the fight for multiparty democracy.
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Kenya:
Charles Rubia was a leader of the Saba Saba movement who was also arrested during the protests.
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Kenya:
Charles Rubia was the first African Mayor of Nairobi and a key figure in the push for multi-party democracy.
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Kenya:
Charles Rubia was a former opposition leader who, alongside Matiba, called for a public rally to demand political reforms.
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Kenya:
Charles Rubia was detained along with Kenneth Matiba after their rally licence was denied in 1990.
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Kenya:
Charles Rubia was arrested and detained without trial while advocating for multiparty democracy.
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Kenya:
Charles Rubia was a prominent figure in the push for political reform in Kenya.
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Kenya:
Charles Rubia was a prominent figure in the push for political reform in Kenya.
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Kenya:
Charles Rubia was an MP who voted against the motion to introduce a one-party state in Kenya.
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