Kenyatta

American  

[ken-yah-tuh] / kɛnˈyɑ tə /

noun

1. Jomo 1893?–1978, Kenyan political leader: president 1964–78.

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Kenyatta British  

/ kɛnˈjætə /

noun

1. Jomo (ˈdʒəʊməʊ). ?1891–1978, Kenyan statesman: imprisoned as a suspected leader of the Mau Mau revolt (1953–59); elected president of the Kenya African National Union (1961); prime minister of independent Kenya (1963) and president (1964–78)

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Example Sentences

“Altering or censoring the site threatens the historical integrity of the site, undermines public understanding of our complete past and erases the experiences of the enslaved individuals whom the memorial honors,” Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson in a statement.

From Salon

Claudia Kenyatta CBE and Emma Squire CBE, co-CEOs of Historic England, said it was a "remarkable discovery".

From BBC

Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of postcolonial Kenya, and other independence leaders gathered at Vasdev’s shop to map out strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal

After independence in 1963, Vasdev grew disillusioned with Kenyatta, who proved far less socialist than Vasdev had hoped.

From The Wall Street Journal

People of all ages began arriving at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu before dawn on Saturday to pay their respects.

From BBC