Uhuru Kenyatta

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Uhuru Kenyatta born?October 26, 1961
2. Where was Uhuru Kenyatta born?Nairobi, Kenya
3. What is Uhuru Kenyatta known for?Fourth President of Kenya (2013-2022)
4. What is the previous roles?Member of Parliament for Gatundu South (2002-2013), Deputy Prime Minister (2008-2013)
5. What is the key political party?Jubilee Party (Party Leader)
6. Who is Uhuru Kenyatta?Uhuru Kenyatta is a Kenyan leader who served as president from 2013 to 2022. He is the son of Kenya's founding father, Jomo Kenyatta.

Founding Father: The person who played a key role in the creation of a country.
Multi-party Democracy: A system of government where more than one political party competes for power.
Electoral Commission: An independent body responsible for organizing and overseeing elections.
Constitutional Law: The body of law that interprets the fundamental principles of a government.