Uhuru Kenyatta
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)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Kenya | 6 | 4.50 | 2.47% | +120% | 53,771,296 | 2,920,910 | $106,000 | 5,758$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 21,984 | $2,700,000 | 874$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 628,066 | 342 | $5,500 | 3$ |
| Ghana | 1 | 7.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 43,520 | $67,000 | 94$ |
| Unknown | 1 | 6.00 | 0.00% | +0% | 0 | 0 | $0 | 0$ |
| Jamaica | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 1,991 | $15,000 | 10$ |
| Totals | 11 | 156,319,485 | 2,988,747 | $2,893,500 | 6,739$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Jamaica:
Uhuru Kenyatta welcomed Ngũgĩ back to Kenya in 2015 after years of exile.
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Unknown:
He made reference to previous efforts, including a meeting with former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta.
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Montenegro:
Uhuru Kenyatta, the previous president, had several nicknames reflecting his personality.
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Ghana:
Uhuru Kenyatta banned any exports or dealings in scrap metal in Kenya due to increased vandalism of infrastructure.
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Kenya:
Then-President Uhuru Kenyatta publicly criticized Paul Wainaina, leading to his dismissal.
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United Kingdom:
The last President, Uhuru Kenyatta, was called Kamwana ('young boy'), Jayden, and Wamashati.
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Kenya:
Uhuru Kenyatta has been calling on young people to boldly rise up and agitate for change and good governance.
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Kenya:
Uhuru Kenyatta's election was nullified by the Kenyan judges in 2017 due to procedural issues.
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Kenya:
The Kenyan judges nullified the election of Uhuru Kenyatta on account of procedure rather than results.
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Kenya:
Uhuru Kenyatta's election was nullified by Kenyan judges in the 2017 petition.
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