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Also Known As Emilio Mwai Kibaki
Born November 15, 1931 • Kenya • (Birthday in 2 days)
Died April 2022 (aged 90)
Title / Office president (2002-2013), Kenya
Political Affiliation Kenya African National Union • National Rainbow Coalition

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