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Fred Mbiti Gideon Mati

Fred Mbiti Gideon Mati

2nd Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya

Fredrick Mbiti Gideon Mati was the first African and longest serving Speaker of the Kenyan Parliament, having been elected speaker on 6 February 1970, taking over from Humphrey Slade, and serving until April 1988.[1][2][3]

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Mati was the Minister for Health and Housing in the coalition government prior to Kenya's independence in 1963.[1] He was also a member of the Legislative Council of Kenya from 1961 and the first MP for Kitui North, now current Kitui County, having studied at Migwani D.E.B primary school, serving from 1963 to his election as Speaker in 1970.[1]

He was one of the first two people from Ukambani to receive a university degree.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Kenneth Kwama (12 November 2013). "Fred Mati, the House Speaker of many firsts". The Standard.
  2. [2]
    Colony and protectorate of Kenya, 12th council, 1961–1970.
  3. [3]
    Kenya National Assembly Official Record (Hansard): Feb. 6 - Mar. 20, 1970. 6 February – 20 March 1970. p. 3.


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