Project: Kenya/People
Notable Kenyans
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Current Head of State and Head of Government
| Notable | Born | Title | In Office | Photo | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Ruto | 1966 | President | 2022 |  | Not Connected |
The Kenyan Monarchy
Elizabeth II was Queen of Kenya from 12 Dec 1963 to 12 Dec 1964, when Kenya was an independent sovereign state with a constitutional monarchy. Her roles as the Kenyan head of state were delegated to the governor-general of Kenya.
| Notable | Born | Died | Title | Reign | Photo | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth | 1926 | 2022 | Queen of Kenya | 1963-1964 |  | Connected |
Kenyan Notables
| Notable | Born | Died | Claim to Fame | Photo | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomo Kenyatta | 1897 | 1978 | 1st President of Kenya |  | Connected |
| Joy Adamson | 1910 | 1980 | Naturalist author of Born Free |  | Connected |
| Dedan Kimathi | 1920 | 1957 | Mau Mau Rebellion leader |  | Not Connected |
| Daniel arap Moi | 1924 | 2020 | 2nd President of Kenya |  | Not Connected |
| Tom Mboya | 1930 | 1969 | Independence Leader |  | Not Connected |
| Grace Ogot | 1930 | 2015 | Nurse, author, politician |  | Connected |
| Mwai Kibaki | 1931 | 2022 | 3rd President of Kenya |  | Not Connected |
| Daphne Sheldrick | 1934 | 2018 | Author and conservationist |  | Connected |
| Daniel Owino Misiani | 1940 | 2006 | Musician |  | Not Connected |
| Wangari Maathai | 1940 | 2011 | 1st African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize |  | Not Connected |
| Mohammed Amin | 1943 | 1996 | Photojournalist |  | Not Connected |
| Naftali Temu | 1945 | 2003 | Kenya's 1st Olympic Gold Medalist |  | Not Connected |
| Sidede Onyulo | 1955 | 2008 | Actor |  | Not Connected |
| Lupita Nyong'o | 1983 | LIVING | Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Winning Actress |  | Connected |
For additional Kenyan notables see: Kenya, Notables category
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