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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 2.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 57,726 | $2,700,000 | 2,296$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,670 | $15,000 | 14$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,727 | $700,000 | 625$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 3,729 | $110,000 | 75$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 3.00 | 0.23% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 138,594 | $63,000 | 146$ |
| Totals | 6 | 144,695,655 | 210,446 | $3,588,000 | 3,156$ |
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Tanzania:
Daniel Arap Moi ordered the arrest of Ngugi based on national security laws.
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Slovakia:
Daniel arap Moi was the longest-serving Kenyan president, criticized for systematic arrests and torture of political opponents.
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Switzerland:
Daniel arap Moi was the president of Kenya during the 1980s, a period marked by significant political challenges.
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United Kingdom:
Daniel arap Moi was the regime under which Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o was arrested in 1977.
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Jamaica:
Daniel arap Moi was Kenyatta's successor who sent an assassination squad after Ngũgĩ.
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United Kingdom:
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o was censored, imprisoned and forced into exile by the dictator Daniel arap Moi.
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Kenya:
Mathias Keah served as Finance Assistant Minister during President Daniel Arap Moi’s regime.
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Kenya:
Daniel arap Moi was a late President of Kenya during whose tenure Simeon Nyachae served as Chief Secretary.
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Kenya:
Daniel arap Moi ascended to the presidency during the 1970s.
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Kenya:
Daniel Arap Moi was known for his master strategists like Nicholas Biwott.
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