Uhuru Kenyatta
KenyapoliticianMaleb. 19615.6Global Dominance: 0.00%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.
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Uhuru Kenyatta's retirement has forced voters to choose between two newcomers to the top job.
Stop branding rivals 'moles', Kioni cautions opposition leadersKenya· 2026-08-11
Kindiki noted that Mt Kenya has historically supported different leaders while maintaining its social and economic ties, citing former presidents Jomo Kenyatta, Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta as examples of leaders who enjoyed strong backing from the region.
Kindiki urges Mt Kenya to reject divisive politicsKenya· 2026-08-09
Uhuru Kenyatta is set to chair an opposition meeting amid widening cracks.
Uhuru to chair opposition meeting amid widening cracksKenya· 2026-08-07Uhuru Kenyatta is involved in an emergency meeting due to opposition fractures.
Opposition fractures force Uhuru, Kalonzo into emergency meetingKenya· 2026-08-06
Kalonzo meets Uhuru to resolve turmoil in Opposition.
Kalonzo meets Uhuru to resolve turmoil in OppositionKenya· 2026-08-05Munya draws comparisons with former President Uhuru Kenyatta to highlight the need for collective leadership.
Mt Kenya leaders reject Gachagua's bid to dominate region's politicsKenya· 2026-08-04
Ruto survived an intense campaign led by then-President Uhuru Kenyatta against his candidature.
2027: How regions that made Ruto president are now his biggest testKenya· 2026-08-03
Uhuru Kenyatta will chair the Azimio talks on the formula for picking a presidential candidate.
Uhuru to chair Azimio talks on formula for picking presidential candidateKenya· 2026-08-02
Kalonzo was surprised when retired president Uhuru Kenyatta called him on Monday.
Kalonzo: Ignore the rumors that I'm in talks with RutoKenya· 2026-08-02Uhuru Kenyatta is accused by Geoffrey Ruku of advancing false narratives that the Kenya Kwanza administration had sidelined the Mt Kenya region.
Ruku accuses Uhuru, Gachagua of portraying Mt Kenya as dishonest over RutoKenya· 2026-08-02
Uhuru Kenyatta is being criticized for his association with emerging opposition alliances ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Mutuse tells Uhuru to retire gracefullyKenya· 2026-08-02
Kalonzo dismissed reports suggesting that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta was orchestrating opposition efforts against President Ruto.
Kalonzo urges government to bring down cost of livingKenya· 2026-08-02Uhuru Kenyatta is mentioned as a successor who did not anticipate becoming president.
Dear Sifuna, do not fly too close to the sun, or too lowKenya· 2026-07-31
Uhuru Kenyatta mourned former University of Nairobi Chancellor Dr. Vijoo Rattansi, describing her as an exceptional leader.
Uhuru, scholars mourn former UoN Chancellor RattansiKenya· 2026-07-30
The opposition leader has forged a path for talks with former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Hits and misses of Gachagua's 45-day conclave as deadline approachesKenya· 2026-07-29
Former Deputy Prime Minister (Later the Kenya’s President) Uhuru Kenyatta faced ICC proceedings.
How ICC scrutiny could reshape accountability in Tanzania
Tanzania· 2026-07-29
Lawmakers acknowledged Odinga's engagements with former Presidents Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta.
Nairobi allocates Sh20 million for Raila Odinga monumentKenya· 2026-07-28
The opposition leader has forged a path for talks with former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Hits and misses of Gachagua's 45-day conclave as deadline approachesKenya· 2026-07-28Omondi dismissed claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta backs the Linda Mwananchi Movement.
Caroli Omondi declares ODM 'dead', says Linda Mwananchi will become political partyKenya· 2026-07-28
Uhuru Kenyatta's backing was significant for the opposition in 2022.
Sifuna, Natembeya inject fresh hope into Luhya politicsKenya· 2026-07-28
The court has pursued sitting heads of state in Kenya’s Uhuru Kenyatta at different occasions.
US crackdown on ICC condemns the world to mediocrityTanzania· 2026-07-27
Uhuru Kenyatta is the son of Margaret and was married to her in 1989.
A peek into the lives, interests and ways of Kenya's first ladiesKenya· 2026-07-25
Pauline Njoroge is accused of betraying retired president Uhuru Kenyatta.
Why luck won't strike twice for Pauline NjorogeKenya· 2026-07-25
Gachagua contrasted the current situation with the period when former President Uhuru Kenyatta left office.
Gachagua dismisses Charles Owino's appointment as govt spokespersonKenya· 2026-07-22
Kenyatta is involved in the sale of Nedbank, benefiting from a significant financial deal.
NCBA sale complete as Kenyatta, Ndegwa families cash in on Sh109b in Nedbank dealKenya· 2026-07-21
Njoroge thanked former President Uhuru Kenyatta for mentoring her over the years.
Pauline Njoroge resigns from Jubilee PartyKenya· 2026-07-21
Drawing from Kenya's political history, Kindiki recalled the 2013 General Election, when then-presidential candidates Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto won despite facing cases before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.
Kindiki counters Mt Kenya opposition pushKenya· 2026-07-19Uhuru Kenyatta's government issued Kenya's historic Eurobond, which became a defining financial controversy.
Sly thieves vs showy thievesTanzania· 2026-07-16
Atwoli warned that he cannot ascend to the presidency through the support of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Atwoli claims Uhuru is funding Sifuna to split Western voteKenya· 2026-07-13Uhuru Kenyatta was mentioned as having served for 10 years before President Ruto.
Kindiki assures residents of compensation ahead of Sh7b Nithi Bridge projectKenya· 2026-07-12
