Barack Obama Sr.
Kenyan economist and scholar
Born
June 18th, 1934
91 years ago
Died
November 24th, 1982
42 years ago — 48 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Kenya
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Assisted in the formulation of Kenya's economic policy
Held a teaching position at the University of Hawaii
Authored influential reports on economic development
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