Margaret Kenyatta is a wife to Kenya’s fourth president, Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta. She is an educator and one of the most influential women in Kenya. Besides, she came up with Beyond Zero Campaign, a health initiative that aims at reducing child maternal mortality rates. Know the quick facts about Margaret Kenyatta below.
The former first lady unveiled the Beyond Zero Campaign on 2013 World AIDS Day and launched it On October 24, 2014. Since then, she has opened more than thirty-six mobile clinics, thus improving child health in the country.
What you did not know about Margaret Kenyatta
After launching the Beyond Zero Campaign, she won the title as the Kenya Person of the Year. Know Margaret Kenyatta biography, age, education, career, family, net worth and more.
7 Quick facts about Margaret Kenyatta
1. Margaret Kenyatta’s real name is Margaret Wanjiru Gakuo
The first lady was born on 1964 to the former Director of the State Controlled Kenya Railways Corporation, Dr. Gakuo and Magdallena Gakuo. Later, she changed her name to Margaret Gakuo Kenyatta after getting married to her husband, Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta.
2. Margaret Kenyatta’s father was a Kenyan and her mother a German
Have you been wondering about Margaret Kenyatta’s tribe? The icon lady is of a mixed breed of a Germania and a Kenyan. Her father was a Kikuyu while her mother a Germania.
3. She is the second born in her family
Margaret Kenyatta’s parents were blessed with two kids namely Maina Gakuo and Margaret Wanjiru respectively. However, Maina Gakuo, Margaret Kenyatta’s brother prefers staying away from the limelight.
4. Margaret Kenyatta’s birthday is on April 8
Are you among those wondering about Margaret Kenyatta’s age? The first lady was born to the late Dr. Ephantus Njuguna Gakuo and Magdallena Gakuo in 1964. She celebrates her birthday on April 8 of every year. Her Zodiac sign is Aries.
5. She is an alluminae of Kianda school and Kenyatta University
This must be among the quick facts about Margaret Kenyatta you need know. After completing her primary education, she joined Kianda School, one of the Catholic girls’ schools in Kenya for her secondary education. Later, she enrolled at Kenyatta University and pursued a Degree in Education.
6. She is a mother of three
Her Excellency together with her husband are blessed with three lovely children; Jomo Kenyatta, Jaba Kenyatta and Ngina Kenyatta. Interestingly, Uhuru Kenyatta’s elder son, Jomo Kenyatta tied a knot with Fiona Achola and the two welcomed their first-born child on May 27, 2020.
7. She is one of the wealthiest women in East Africa
Being a wife to the president of the Republic of Kenya is evident enough on how rich Margaret is. She runs a number of businesses that pay her well. Besides, she inherited some wealth from her late father that is estimated to millions. However, information about Margaret Kenyatta’s net worth is still under review.
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