Uhuru Kenyatta was born on 26 October 1961 and is a Kenyan politician who served as the fourth President of the Republic of Kenya. Before becoming president, he served as the Member of Parliament for Gatundu South from 2002 to 2013. He is also a member and party leader of the Jubilee Party of Kenya. Earlier in his political career, Uhuru was associated with the Kenya African National Union (KANU) before joining The National Alliance (TNA), which was part of the coalition that supported his re-election during the 2017 General Elections.
Uhuru Kenyatta is the son of Jomo Kenyatta and Mama Ngina Kenyatta. He has been married to Margaret Kenyatta since 1991, and together they have three children: Jomo, Jaba, and Ngina Kenyatta. While Uhuru Kenyatta is widely known in Kenya and around the world, many people know little about his brothers and sisters and the careers they followed.
1. Muhoho Kenyatta
Muhoho Kenyatta is a Kenyan businessman and a member of the well-known Kenyatta family. He is the son of Jomo Kenyatta and Mama Ngina Kenyatta, and the younger brother of Uhuru Kenyatta. Muhoho studied at St. Mary’s School in Nairobi before joining Williams College in the United States, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1985.
Unlike his brother Uhuru, Muhoho has stayed away from active politics and concentrated mainly on business. He has been linked with the management of several family investments, especially in agriculture and dairy farming. He is associated with Brookside Dairy, one of the biggest dairy companies in East Africa. Through his business activities, Muhoho has helped create employment opportunities and contribute to Kenya’s economy.
2. Christine Wambui
Christine Wambui is one of the daughters of Jomo Kenyatta and Mama Ngina Kenyatta. She was born in 1953 after Jomo Kenyatta married Ngina Kenyatta in 1951. Mama Ngina became famous for serving as Kenya’s First Lady and for accompanying President Jomo Kenyatta during public functions.
Christine Wambui has largely maintained a private life away from politics and public attention. Although little information about her professional career is publicly available, she is recognized as an important member of the Kenyatta family. She has participated in family and social events connected to the family’s legacy in Kenya.
3. Margaret Wambui Kenyatta
Margaret Wambui Kenyatta was born on 16 February 1928 and died on 5 April 2017. She was the daughter of Jomo Kenyatta and his wife Grace Wahu. Margaret Wambui became one of Kenya’s respected female leaders and politicians.
She served as the Mayor of Nairobi from 1970 to 1976. After that, she represented Kenya at the United Nations as the country’s Permanent Representative from 1976 to 1986. Later, she was appointed as a Commissioner with the Electoral Commission of Kenya from 1992 to 2002. Her work in leadership and diplomacy made her one of the most influential women in Kenya’s political history.
4. Peter Magana Kenyatta
Peter Magana Kenyatta was born on 11 August 1944. He is another son of Jomo Kenyatta from his marriage with Edna Clarke. Peter Magana lived and worked in the United Kingdom for many years.
He worked for the BBC as a producer before retiring. After retirement, he continued living in London. His career in media and broadcasting made him different from some of his siblings who focused on politics and business.
In conclusion, the siblings of Uhuru Kenyatta have followed different career paths in politics, business, diplomacy, and media. While Uhuru became President of Kenya, Muhoho Kenyatta focused on business, Margaret Wambui Kenyatta served in politics and diplomacy, and Peter Magana Kenyatta worked in broadcasting. Together, they remain part of one of Kenya’s most influential families.
