Margaret Kenyatta
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Margaret Wambui Kenyatta (born 1928) is a Kenya
n politician. She is the daughter of former Kenyan president Jomo Kenyatta
and his wife Grace Wahu
. She served as the mayor of Nairobi
from 1970-1976 and Kenya's ambassador to the United Nations
from 1976-1986.
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
n politician. She is the daughter of former Kenyan president Jomo Kenyatta
Jomo Kenyatta
Jomo Kenyattapron.] served as the first Prime Minister and President of Kenya. He is considered the founding father of the Kenyan nation....
and his wife Grace Wahu
Grace Wahu
Grace Wahu was the first wife of Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of Kenya. Records indicate that Wahu married Kenyatta, then known as Johnstone Kamau, around 1918 or 1919. She had two children with Jomo Kenyatta: Peter Muigai Kenyatta and Margaret Wambui . Grace Wahu died in April 2007 at the...
. She served as the mayor of Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
from 1970-1976 and Kenya's ambassador to the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
from 1976-1986.