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)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 2 | 8.00 | 0.17% | +10% | 53,771,296 | 100,167 | $106,000 | 197$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 39,903 | $63,000 | 42$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 9.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,195 | $2,700,000 | 724$ |
| Totals | 4 | 181,391,520 | 158,265 | $2,869,000 | 963$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Former Labour minister Tom Mboya was in attendance at the KNT screening of a movie to celebrate five years of independence.
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Kenya:
People even likened Kasmuel Mc’Oure to the charismatic leader of our independence era, Tom Mboya.
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United Kingdom:
Tom Mboya was a revered Kenyan statesman and independence activist who campaigned against government corruption before his untimely death.
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Tanzania:
Tom Mboya is a political science lecturer who commented on Raila Odinga's ability to adapt quickly after setbacks.
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