Kenneth Matiba
Kenneth Matiba was a distinguished Kenyan politician and businessman, remembered for his significant role in the fight for multiparty democracy in Kenya during the 1990s. A former member of the Kenya African National Union (KANU) party, he was a prominent critic of the one-party state and played an instrumental role in pushing for reforms that eventually led to the reintroduction of multiparty politics. Matiba’s contributions to Kenya's political landscape, along with his advocacy for human rights, have left a lasting legacy in the country’s history.
Born on Feb 01, 1932 (93 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kenya | 4 | 7.25 | 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:
In 1992, Kenneth Matiba and Mwai Kibaki vied for presidency, both from this region.
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Kenya:
Kenneth Matiba is celebrated as a hero of the second liberation in Kenya, having been detained without trial during the struggle for democracy.
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Kenya:
Kenneth Matiba was one of the leaders of the Saba Saba movement who was arrested to prevent him from joining the protests.
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Kenya:
Kenneth Matiba was a former opposition leader who called for a public rally to pressure the Kanu regime for a pluralistic system of governance.
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Kenya:
Kenneth Matiba applied for a licence to hold a rally at Kamkunji during the original Saba Saba in 1990.
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Kenya:
Kenneth Matiba was arrested and detained without trial while advocating for multiparty democracy.
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Kenya:
Kenneth Matiba was a firebrand politician who called for a multi-party democracy in Kenya.
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Kenya:
Kenneth Matiba was a firebrand politician who called for a multi-party democracy in Kenya.
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Kenya:
Kenneth Matiba is mentioned as one of the older reformists linked to Raila Odinga.
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