Masinde Muliro

ModernPoliticianKenya1922 — ?

Kenyan opposition leader during Moi era.

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Quick Facts

Born

1922

Country

Kenya

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)16

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score44.8

Masinde Muliro — Complete Timeline

1960 AD

Co-founded Kenya African National Union (KANU)Political Action◆ Major

Muliro was a founding member of KANU, the party that led Kenya to independence. He represented the Luhya community and advocated for a federal system of government.

Kenyan IndependenceKANUFederalism

Impact: nationalconstructive

1982 AD

Detained by Moi GovernmentPolitical Action◆ Major

Muliro was arrested and detained without trial for two years by President Daniel arap Moi's government. He was accused of plotting against the government, a common tactic to silence opposition.

DetentionPolitical RepressionMoi Era

Impact: nationaldestructive