Tom Mboya
Tom Mboya was a prominent Kenyan politician and trade unionist, known for his role in the country's independence movement. He was a key figure in the formation of the Kenya African National Union and served as a minister in the first government after independence. Mboya was also instrumental in establishing the airlifts that brought thousands of Kenyan students to the United States for education. His assassination in 1969 was a pivotal moment in Kenyan politics, marking the loss of a significant leader.
Born on Aug 15, 1930 (94 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 32,928 | $106,000 | 65$ |
| Totals | 1 | 53,771,296 | 32,928 | $106,000 | 65$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Those calling for accountability in street protests should join the statues of Dedan Kimathi and Tom Mboya in silence.
5
Kenya:
Tom Mboya was a prominent Kenyan politician who was killed three months before the events described.
5
Kenya:
Tom Mboya was one of the dominant personalities in Kenya during the 1960s.
7
Kenya:
Governance expert, Tom Mboya, argues that before they are formally recognised, the government needs to tell Kenyans what role the elders will occupy.
5
Kenya:
Kenyatta instructed his Minister for Planning, Mr Tom Mboya, to respond to the socialistic demands.
6
Kenya:
Tom Mboya, a governance consultant, published a study on the cost of politics in Kenya.
5
Kenya:
Governance consultant Tom Mboya dismissed the claims by both politicians as unsubstantiated.
5
Kenya:
Tom Mboya University who should go to Germany were being trained by The 20X Entrepreneur in Homa Bay County.
5
Kenya:
Governance consultant Tom Mboya argues that it was risky for the Head of State to have such control.
5
Kenya:
Tom Mboya is an iconic figure in Kenyan history whose life and legacy were explored in the play directed by Mugambi Nthiga.
7