Musalia Mudavadi

Politician and Former Deputy Prime Minister

Musalia Mudavadi - Politician and Former Deputy Prime Minister
Born

September 21st, 1960
64 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Kenya

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Served as Deputy Prime Minister of Kenya from 2008 to 2012. Held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Finance and Minister of Transport. Played a significant role in the formation of the Coalition Government in Kenya. Led the United Democratic Alliance political party and is recognized for participating in national discourse on government policy and reforms.

Served as Deputy Prime Minister from 2008 to 2012

Held the position of Minister of Finance

Led the United Democratic Alliance party

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