find them on my blog http://herokenya.blogspot.com/NEW by: Eric Nyaga
Hello, I've a record of some of the famous Kenyans on my blog http://herokenya.blogspot.com i'm still growing the list. am sure it'll be of much help.
Jan 03, 2010
Some more names by: Arjen (webmaster)
Here are some more names in addition to Archie's list:
- Daniel arap Moi, former President of Kenya, was a Kalenjin
- Lornah Kiplagat, world famous runner, is a Kalenjin (from a sub tribe called the Keiyo), like many Kenyan runners by the way
- Raila Odinga, current prime minister of Kenya, is a Luo
- Prof. Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to receive the Nobel peace prize, is from the Kikuyu
- Current Kenyan president Mwai Kibaki is also a Kikuyu
Jan 03, 2010
Important Kenyans by: Archie Melrose
I was reading your question and thought WOW but after a cup of coffee and some lateral thinking it occurred to me that most cities and towns around the world name their highways or streets after VIP's from their respective countries. So it is in Kenya, and can I suggest as a starting point you Google Map search for a street plan of Nairobi and other major towns in Kenya and then find a name and then websearch on that persons name.
For example - James Gichuru Road named after a prominent politician who was president of the KANU political party while Jomo Kenyatta [Future president of Kenya] was imprisoned by the British authorities
Argwings Kodhek Road - He was a famous politician too.
Kenyatta Avenue - Past president of Kenya
