Statecraft & Independence
Distinguished
Mwai Kibaki
1931 – 2022
Kenya's third president, and the end of forty years of one-party rule
Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Kenya Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
His election in 2002 ended four decades of KANU government, and his two terms are remembered for free primary education and a decade of growth.
Kibaki held cabinet office under both Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel arap Moi, including as minister for finance.
He served as Kenya's third president from December 2002 to April 2013.
He served as Kenya's third president from December 2002 to April 2013.
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