Daniel arap Moi
Daniel arap Moi was a Kenyan politician who served as the President of Kenya from 1978 to 2002. He was a prominent figure in African politics, known for his long tenure and controversial rule characterized by a mix of autocratic governance and political repression. Moi's leadership saw significant economic challenges and human rights abuses in Kenya, but he also played a role in stabilizing the country during a tumultuous post-colonial period. He famously termed the practice of exporting toxic waste to developing countries as 'garbage imperialism,' highlighting the injustices faced by nations like Kenya during the global waste trade.
Born on Feb 02, 1924 (101 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kenya | 9 | 4.22 | 0.56% | +20% | 53,771,296 | 360,031 | $106,000 | 710$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 2.50 | 0.07% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 48,249 | $2,700,000 | 1,919$ |
| Tanzania | 2 | 5.00 | 0.30% | +10% | 59,734,213 | 197,617 | $63,000 | 208$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,077 | $15,000 | 11$ |
| Peru | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 20,530 | $230,000 | 143$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,173 | $700,000 | 499$ |
| Totals | 16 | 225,979,155 | 634,677 | $3,814,000 | 3,490$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Kenya:
Daniel arap Moi is referenced as a former president who knew how to surround himself with talent.
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Kenya:
He was appointed by President Daniel arap Moi as Kenya’s Ambassador to Italy.
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Kenya:
Daniel arap Moi was the president of Kenya from 1978 to 2002, during which the police played a key role in repressing dissent.
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United Kingdom:
Daniel arap Moi ruled with an iron fist for over two decades marked by political repression and human rights abuses.
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Switzerland:
Daniel arap Moi was an autocratic leader whose regime is often referenced in discussions about Kenya's political history.
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Jamaica:
Daniel arap Moi was the then-President called upon to transition from a one-party state to a multiparty democracy.
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Tanzania:
Daniel Arap Moi was the president during the time when citizens demanded free elections.
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Peru:
Daniel Arap Moi was the president of Kenya during the time when the 'Día de Saba Saba' protests began in 1990.
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Kenya:
Daniel arap Moi was the then-president during the events of July 7, 1990, when Kenyans demanded a return to multi-party democracy.
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Kenya:
Daniel arap Moi was the president under whose authoritarian rule Kenyans demanded a return to multi-party democracy.
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