Mbiyu Koinange
Mbiyu Koinange was a prominent Kenyan politician who served as a Cabinet Minister in the early years of Kenya's independence. Known for his close ties to the founding president Jomo Kenyatta, Koinange played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of the country during the 1960s and 1970s. His legacy is intertwined with various land and political issues in Kenya, and his family's ongoing disputes over land rights continue to resonate in contemporary Kenyan society.
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Mbiyu Koinange assured Parliament that the government was taking care of Dedan Kimathi’s grave.
How Uhuru helped to turn Raila's grave into a shrine
Kenya· 2025-11-03
Mbiyu Koinange was part of the 'Kiambu Mafia' during Jomo Kenyatta’s regime.
There's no Head of State who is without 'Farouk' and 'Itumbi'Kenya· 2025-04-17
Mbiyu Koinange was a powerful politician whose estate is currently under dispute.
Legacy in limbo: Koinange family's Sh30b estate still mired in land rowKenya· 2025-04-12
The family of the late former Cabinet Minister Mbiyu Koinange has lost its bid to halt the leasing of a contested piece of land.
Court rejects widow's effort to stop leasing of 4,296-acre Koinange family landKenya· 2025-03-25
