From the rolling hills of Othaya to the bustling homesteads of Ichaweri, the plains of Sach,o and the farmlands of Sugoi, these villages capture the evolution of leadership.

Each village has a story of struggle, hope, and triumph.

Othaya – The Legacy of Mwai Kibaki.

Othaya is located in the green hills of Nyeri County and is best known as the home of the third president of Kenya, Mwai Kibaki.

The peaceful village mirrors the calm and disciplined character of Kibaki himself.

Born in 1931, Kibaki rose from a small rural schoolboy to become one of the most respected economists and leaders in Africa.

As president from 2002 to 2013, Kibaki steered Kenya through an era of economic recovery, infrastructural development, and education reform.

The roads, tea plantations, and fresh air of Othaya are today part of his enduring memory.

His retirement home in Othaya became his final resting place, drawing Kenyans from across the country to pay their condolences to a man whose silent power had transformed a nation.

Ichaweri – Where The Kenyattas Come From

In Gatundu South, Kiambu County, lies Ichaweri, the birthplace of the late Kenya’s first president, Jomo Kenyatta, and his son, Uhuru Kenyatta, the fourth president.

The village has produced two presidents, earning it a special place in Kenya’s history.

Jomo Kenyatta born in the early 1890s led Kenya to Independence and guided Kenya to independence in 1963 and became the founding father of this country.

His son Uhuru, who served as president between 2013 and 2022, modernized his traditional homestead in Ichaweri.

Today, Ichaweri stands as a symbol of continuity and legacy, a reminder of how one family’s story became intertwined with Kenya’s fate.

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Sacho -The roots of Daniel Arap Moi.

In the heart of Baringo County lies Sacho, the quiet village that gave birth to the second president of Kenya, Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi.

Born in 1924, Moi’s rise from a herds boy to a teacher and eventually to the presidency remains one of Kenya’s most remarkable political journeys.

Sacho’s dry plains and rocky terrain shaped Moi’s tough, disciplined, and practical leadership style.

He ruled Kenya for 24 years (1978- 2002), being the longest-serving president of the country.

The impact of his influence was very strong in the Rift Valley. Kenya’s politics and education systems were shaped by his leadership; he founded many schools, among them Sacho High School, which was one of his favorites.

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Sugoi – The Symbol of Hustle and Determination

Sugoi, a small village in Uasin Gishu County, has come to be associated with the current president of Kenya, William Ruto, who is the fifth president of Kenya.

The hustler nation narrative that made Ruto win the 2022 election is the tale of a chicken seller in the village markets to the top office in the country.

Born in 1966, Ruto attended local schools and rose through the ranks of student leadership and grassroots politics.

His humble background and his relentless ambition resonate with millions of Kenyans who can see in him the spirit of possibility.

Sugoi today attracts visitors curious to see where Kenya’s “hustler president” began his journey.

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First president of Kenya Jomo Kenyatta and the third president of Kenya Mwai Kibaki
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