Uhuru Kenyatta

Uhuru Kenyatta

politician Kenya

Uhuru Kenyatta is a Kenyan politician who served as the President of Kenya from 2013 to 2022. He is the son of Jomo Kenyatta, the first President of Kenya, and has been a significant figure in Kenyan politics, playing a crucial role in the country's economic development and international relations. Kenyatta faced charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) related to his alleged involvement in post-election violence in 2007-2008, although these charges were later dropped. His presidency was marked by efforts to improve infrastructure and promote technology, along with challenges such as corruption and ethnic tensions.

Born on Oct 26, 1961 (64 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
11 wks
Reach
936,661
Power
1,846$
Sentiment
5.89
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 9 5.89 0.83% +110% 53,771,296 936,661 $106,000 1,846$
Totals 9 53,771,296 936,661 $106,000 1,846$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta was declared the winner of the Presidential election by the election commission. 5

The Standard: Life as Raila's spokesman: How I didn't become State mouthpiece

Kenya Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta's administration was associated with the reputation of Kenya as a big construction site. 7

The Standard: Construction sector rebounds after a lull to lift struggling economy

Kenya Kenya: His tenure spanned the presidencies of Mwai Kibaki and part of Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration. 6

The Standard: Why Patrick Nyoike has been under scrutiny

Kenya Kenya: Gachagua insists that Kenyatta shares responsibility for the region’s political miscalculation. 3

The Standard: Gachagua accuses Ruto and Uhuru of 'betraying' Mt Kenya

Kenya Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta was the President of Kenya before William Ruto and was rumored to have been ready to step down in 2017. 5

The Standard: Some people betrayed Raila but Kalonzo isn't one of them

Kenya Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta's return to active politics has rattled President William Ruto’s and unsettled former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s camps. 6

The Standard: How Uhuru's return will unsettle Gachagua Ruto camps