Mwai Kibaki
Mwai Kibaki (15 November 1931 – 21 April 2022) was a Kenyan politician. He was the 3rd President of Kenya, from 2002 to 2013.[2]
Mwai Kibaki | |
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| 3rd President of Kenya | |
| In office 30 December 2002 – 9 April 2013 | |
| Vice President | Michael Wamalwa Moody Awori Kalonzo Musyoka |
| Prime Minister | Raila Odinga (2008–2013) |
| Preceded by | Daniel arap Moi |
| Succeeded by | Uhuru Kenyatta |
| 4th Vice President of Kenya | |
| In office 14 October 1978 – 1988 | |
| President | Daniel arap Moi |
| Preceded by | Daniel arap Moi |
| Succeeded by | Josephat Karanja |
| Minister for Finance | |
| In office 1969–1982 | |
| Preceded by | James Gichuru |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Magugu |
| Member of Parliament for Othaya | |
| In office 1974 – January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Kega Muthua |
| Succeeded by | Mary Wambui |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Emilio Stanley Mwai Kibaki[1] 15 November 1931 Gatuyaini, Kenya Colony |
| Died | 21 April 2022 (aged 90) Nairobi, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Political party | Party of National Unity |
| Spouse(s) | Lucy Kibaki (m. 1962–2016) |
| Children | 4
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| Alma mater | Makerere University London School of Economics |
President
Kibaki was the first President of Kenya to belong to a party other than KANU (Kenya African national union). After he became President he has done many good things. Kenya saw economic growth of 6%. He however had complaints from people who think the changes that were too slow to come. Many Kenyans living in the diaspora have begun to return to Kenya as the promise of the future has created high paying jobs. These jobs are appealing to foreign educated Kenyans.
In 2007, many people were angry at him. They thought he changed the election results so that he would win.[3] They started to destroy houses and other property.
Kibaki's term ended in April 2013. He was succeeded by Uhuru Kenyatta as President.
Personal life
He was married to Lucy Kibaki from 1962 until her death in April 2016.
Mwai Kibaki Media
Presidential Standard of Mwai Kibaki
President Mwai Kibaki meets with Adm. William J. Fallon, Commander of U.S. Central Command.
Mwai Kibaki, former President of Kenya (May 3, 2005).
President Mwai Kibaki with, from left to right, Presidents Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, Paul Kagame of Rwanda, Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, and Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi at an East African Community Head of States Meeting
President Mwai Kibaki with, from left to right, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete during the 8th EAC summit in Arusha
President Mwai Kibaki with the British Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham, Lord Mayor of the City of London, Alderman David Wootton and Minister of Trade Moses Wetangula at the Kenya Investment Conference in London, 31 July 2012
President Mwai Kibaki with British Foreign Secretary William Hague in Nairobi, Kenya
The forty shilling coin with President Mwai Kibaki's portrait and inscription commemorating 40 Years of Independence
President Kibaki and Mrs. Lucy Kibaki with U.S. President George W. Bush and Laura Bush at the White House during a state visit in 2003
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References
- ↑ Encyclopædia Britannica. "Mwai Kibaki". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
- ↑ Muinde, Joel (30 August 2016). "Former President Mwai Kibaki discharged from hospital, says family". Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ↑ Gettleman, Jeffrey (31 December 2007). "Disputed Vote Plunges Kenya into Bloodshed". New York Times. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
- ↑ Kenya: Mwai Kibaki, former president, is dead