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3 unusual facts about Mwai Kibaki


Mwai Kibaki

In 2004, the media reported that Kibaki has a second spouse, whom he allegedly married under customary law, Mary Wambui, and a daughter, Wangui Mwai.

Pasha Centre

The Kenya ICT Board was established by HE President Mwai Kibaki, as a state corporation under the State Corporations Act Cap.

Them Mushrooms

In 2009 bandleader John Katana was among four pioneering Kenyan artists given Head of State Commendation awards by president Mwai Kibaki.


Forum for the Restoration of Democracy – Asili

In 2007, Ford-Asili supported Mwai Kibaki again as presidential candidate this time under the Party of National Unity banner and won a single parliamentary seat in its own right (Kirinyaga Central - John Kariuki).

Gideon Moi

In August 2007, The Guardian reported that the Kroll report, commissioned in 2004 by President Mwai Kibaki to trace assets of people who were suspected of looting the state, listed Gideon Moi.

Kithinji Kiragu

On Jamhuri Day, 12 December 2006, His Excellency President Mwai Kibaki honoured KK with Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW).

Michela Wrong

"It's Our Turn to Eat: The Story of a Kenyan Whistle-Blower" (2009) tells the story of John Githongo, a Kenyan journalist and civil society activist who, in 2002, took on a senior anti-corruption role within the newly elected government of President Mwai Kibaki.

Winnie Wangui Mwa

Winnie Wangui Mwai is the daughter of the former President of Kenya, Mwai Kibaki, and Othaya member of parliament Mary Wambui.


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