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What jobs did Jomo Kenyatta hold in Nairobi before entering full-time politics?
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Jomo Kenyatta
African statesman and nationalist Jomo Kenyatta was the first prime minister (1963–64) and then the first president (1964–78) of independent Kenya.
Before entering full-time politics, Jomo Kenyatta held several positions in Nairobi after leaving mission life. His employment history in the city included:1
- Clerk: He worked in the Public Works Department.1
- Interpreter: He served briefly in the High Court.1
- Municipal Employee: He held a position with the Nairobi Town Council.1
Kenyatta eventually left his municipal job in 1928 after becoming the general secretary of the Kikuyu Central Association, marking his transition into more dedicated political activity.1