# Jomo Kenyatta

_First Prime Minister (1963 to 1964) and President (1964 to 1978) of self-governing Kenya_

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> Jomo Kenyatta was a Kenyan anti-colonial activist and politician who governed Kenya as its Prime Minister from 1963 to 1964 and then as its first President from 1964 to his death in 1978. He played a significant role in the transformation of Kenya from a colony of the British Empire into an independent republic. Ideologically an African nationalist and a conservative, he led the Kenya African National Union (KANU) party from 1961 until his death.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 20 October 1893 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173563#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Gatundu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173563#P19))
- **Died:** 22 August 1978 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173563#P570))
- **Place of death:** Mombasa ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173563#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Kenya ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173563#P27))
- **Occupation:** journalist; politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173563#P106))
- **Political party:** Kenya African National Union ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173563#P102))
- **Education:** London School of Economics and Political Science; University College London; International People's College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173563#P69))
- **Spouse:** Grace Wahu; Ngina Kenyatta ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173563#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of Kenya (12 December 1964 – 22 August 1978); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kenya (1963–1964); Prime Minister of Kenya ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173563#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of Merit for National Foundation ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173563#P166))

## Questions

**When was Jomo Kenyatta born?**  
Jomo Kenyatta was born on 20 October 1893 in Gatundu.

**What positions has Jomo Kenyatta held?**  
Positions held by Jomo Kenyatta include: President of Kenya (1964–1978); Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kenya (1963–1964); Prime Minister of Kenya.

**Where did Jomo Kenyatta study?**  
Jomo Kenyatta was educated at London School of Economics and Political Science, University College London, International People's College.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Jomo Kenyatta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jomo_Kenyatta) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q173563](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q173563) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Jomo Kenyatta (cropped) in June 15th, 1966.jpg by Pridan Moshe (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jomo_Kenyatta_(cropped)_in_June_15th,_1966.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Jomo Kenyatta, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Jomo Kenyatta (cropped) in June 15th, 1966.jpg — Pridan Moshe, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Jomo Kenyatta". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/jomo-kenyatta. Retrieved 14 November 2026.