He liked history more than other subjects in high school
This might explain why he is into politics. His Father was one of the political figures we study in History and it must have been interesting for him to learn more about his Father’s political side.
He considers Nelson Mandela as the most inspirational leader he ever met
Uhuru Kenyatta had the privilege of meeting Nelson Mandela and to him, that’s the most inspirational person he has talked and interacted with.
He has never changed his first driver and secretary.
Talk of consistency. His first ever driver and secretary are still working for him up to date!
Worked as a Burger Boy in a Restaurant in the United States
Burger King is a Chain restaurant in the US that sells Burgers. Uhuru Kenyatta once worked as a ‘Burger Boy.’
He was once a teller at the age of 18
In the years between 1979 and 1980, Uhuru got a job at KCB Bank, Kipande House on Kenyatta Avenue.
At the time, he earned around 600 shillings.
He loved photography while living in Gatundu
It might come as a surprise to you, but Uhuru was once a photographer back in Gatundu as a young man.
He didn’t spent most of his time in state house despite his father being the president
When his father, Hon. Jomo Kenyatta was the President, Uhuru Kenyatta spent very little time in State House despite his Father being there.
He lived in Gatundu, his village home.
He used to collect Horticulture for export in his pickup
Unlike many young professionals today, in his younger years, Uhuru did not shy away from agriculture and farming.
He married at the age of 30
He met Margaret Kenyatta in Mombasa and proposed to her in Karen, Nairobi. He was 30 years at the time.
His favorite ministry that he served is the ministry of trade
Above all positions he has held within the Government of Kenya besides being a President, he thoroughly enjoyed working as a Minister for the Ministry of Trade.
His greatest yearning is serving Kenyans
As the 4th President of Kenya, Uhuru’s greatest endeavor is to serve the people who chose elected him into power.
He has a legacy to maintain, bearing in mind that his father was the first president of Kenya and President Moi wanted him to become the Presdient.
That said, it is in Uhuru’s greatest interest to ensure that he does a good job in his service.
And there you have it, 12 great things about Uhuru that you probably didn’t know.
He plans to retire at age 60
Like most public servants, Uhuru Kenyatta would like to pack his bags and relax at home when he turns 60.
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