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 (63 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
5 wks
Reach
1,274,232
Power
3,424$
Sentiment
5.18
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 25 5.40 1.55% +50% 53,771,296 1,250,108 $106,000 2,464$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 24,124 $2,700,000 959$
Totals 26 121,657,307 1,274,232 $2,806,000 3,423$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Mbadi said former President Uhuru Kenyatta lacks the capacity to make ODM leader Raila Odinga President in 2027. 4

The Standard: Political turncoats: Raila's allies massive shift to Ruto's hardliners

Kenya Kenya: Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is among dignitaries at State House, Nairobi, today for a high-level meeting convened to address the security crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 7

The Standard: In pictures: Uhuru, Ruto meet ahead of DRC crisis talks

Kenya Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta is the fourth President of Kenya who orchestrated a handshake to avert a political showdown. 6

The Standard: Handshake governments didn't start with Raila and won't end with him

Kenya Kenya: Uhuru Kenyatta is referenced by Caleb Hamisi as a former president whose regime is contrasted with the current situation under Raila Odinga. 5

The Standard: Disown Mbadi, Joho and Wandayi over ODM's role in gov't, MP Hamisi tells Raila

Kenya Kenya: Kindiki urged the public to ignore what he called 'naysayers' and mentioned reforms initiated under former Presidents Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta. 7

The Standard: Hope for free education as Kindiki dismisses funding cut claims

Kenya Kenya: Former President Uhuru Kenyatta warned about the youth bulge in Kenya potentially destabilizing the country. 5

The Standard: Why Gen Zs are out of patience and time