Politicians
Uhuru Kenyatta Net Worth
Uhuru Kenyatta's Net Worth as of 2024
$500 Million
Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta was born on 26th October 1961, in Nairobi, (then) Kenya Colony, and is the 4th President of Kenya, a position he has held since 2013. Have you ever wondered how rich Uhuru Kenyatta is as of early 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Uhuru`s net worth is as high as $500 million, earned through his successful political career.
Uhuru Kenyatta Net Worth $500 Million
Uhuru is the son of the first post-independence president of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta, and his fourth wife Ngina. He belongs to the Kikuyu, which is a Bantu ethnic group. He went to St Mary`s School located in Nairobi, and after matriculation enrolled at Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts USA, where he studied political science, government, and economics. Following his graduation, Uhuru returned to his homeland, and started the Wilham Kenya Limited Company, through which he grew and exported agricultural products.
However, instead of a business career, as he got older Uhuru chose a political career, and in 1997 became chairman of the KANU party in his hometown. Also, the same year, he participated in the Kenyan general election for the Gatundu South Constituency, however, he lost to Moses Mwihia. Nevertheless, he continued with his political ambitions, and in 1999, became a part of the Kenya Tourism Board, a government parastatal. Two years later, Uhuru was appointed as Minister for Local Government, and then became one of the four national vice-chairmen of KANU.
In the next presidential elections in 2002, he lost to Mwai Kibaki with just 31% of the vote, but as a result was named as Leader of the Opposition. In 2005 he defeated Nicholas Biwott and became chairman of KANU, and led his party into collaboration with Liberal Democratic Party, forming the Orange Democratic Movement. However, he was overthrown by Biwott, and they awaited a court decision for quite some time, before the judge reinstated Uhuru as the chairman of KANU. In 2007, Uhuru fought for the presidential place with then President Mwai Kibaki, in a coalition named Party of National Unity (PNU), and the two won the election, with Kibaki remaining as president, while Uhuru became Deputy Prime Minister and Minister For Finance.
He held those positions until 2012, when he took over the National Alliance Party, and just a year later ran in the presidential elections, which he won with 50.51%, while his opponent Raila Odinga, from the Orange Democratic Movement won 43.7%. Since then, Uhuru has ruled Nigeria, which has only increased his net worth and popularity across the globe.
Kenyatta was accused of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court, as a consequence of violence following the 2007 elections in Kenya, but the charges were eventually dropped in 2014, citing lack of or refusal to supply requested evidence by Kenya.
Regarding his personal life, Uhuru has been married to Margaret Gakuo since 1991; the couple has three children.
Politicians
Paul Begala Net Worth
Born Paul Edward Begala on the 12th May 1961, in New Jersey USA and is a politician, a member of the Democratic Party, best known to the world as an adviser to former President Bill Clinton, and he also served as a chief strategist during the 1992 Clinton-Gore campaign. He has recorded numerous television appearances, in such political shows as “Crossfire” (2004-2014), “Real Time with Bill Maher” (2008-2017), and “Erin Burnett OutFront” (2012-2017), among many others.
Have you ever wondered how rich Paul Begala is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Begala’s net worth is as high as $3 million, an amount earned through his successful career in politics, which has been active since the late ‘80s
Paul Begala Net Worth $3 Million
Paul is of mixed ancestry; his mother, Margaret is Irish American, while his father, David is a Hungarian American. Although born in New Jersey, Paul grew up in Missouri Texas, since his father was stationed there as oil-field equipment salesman. He went to Dulles High School, located in Sugar Land, Texas, and after matriculation enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin, from which he received a Bachelor of Arts degree and then Juris Doctor degree.
Following the end of his studies, Paul commenced a political career, and worked for Robert Casey during his gubernatorial career in Pennsylvania in 1986, then the following year had success with Wallace G. Wilkinson in Kentucky, and in 1988 re-election campaign of incumbent New Jersey US Senator Frank Lautenberg.
In 1992, he teamed up with James Carville, who was also his business partner, in managing the Clinton-Gore presidential campaign that year – during Clinton’s presidency, Paul worked as his advisor and was responsible for policy, politics and communication.
Thanks to his rise in power, Paul started using his influence and could often be seen on television during the ‘90s and early 2000s. In 1992 he hosted the show “Equal Time”, then featured in the documentary “The War Room”, and in 1994 made his first appearance on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”. As Clinton’s political career improved, he was more focused on running his campaigns, but since the 2000s, Paul’s focus changed and he would use his knowledge to work as a political analyst for several television networks, including MSNBC, CNN and others. Some of his most notable appearances include the show “Crossfire” (2004-2014) on CNN, then “At This Hour” (2016-2017) also on CNN, “The Colbert Report” (2006-2010) on Comedy Central, and “The Lead with Jake Tapper” (2016-2017), among many other differing appearances, which also increased his wealth.
Paul is also a recognized author, so far publishing three books on his own, “Is Our Children Learning?: The Case Against George W. Bush” (2000), “It’s Still the Economy, Stupid: George W. Bush, The GOP’s CEO” (2002), and “Third Term: Why George W. Bush (Hearts) John McCain” (2008), the sales of which have contributed to his wealth. Furthermore, he has co-authored two books with James Carville “Buck Up, Suck Up… and Come Back When You Foul Up: 12 Winning Secrets from the War Room” (2002), and “Take It Back: Our Party, Our Country, Our Future” (2006), further increasing his wealth.
Regarding his personal life, Paul has been married to Diane Friday since 1989; the couple has four sons, and the Begala family resides in Virginia.
Paul is a devout Roman Catholic.
Politicians
Vern Buchanan Net Worth
Born Vernon Gale Buchanan on the 8th May 1951 in Detroit, Michigan USA, he is a businessman and politician, a member of the Republican Party, best known to the world for serving as a representative of Florida’s 16th congressional district since 2007.
Have you ever wondered how rich Vern Buchanan is, as of mid- 2017? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Buchanan’s net worth is as high as $44 million, an amount earned through his successful careers.
Vern Buchanan Net Worth $44 Million
Vern is of part-Finnish ancestry since his maternal grandparents immigrated from the country to the USA. He grew up in Detroit with his five siblings. After high school matriculation, Vern enlisted into the Michigan Air National Guard where he spent the next six years. However, he was also focused on his education, attending Cleary University, from which he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He didn’t stop there as he obtained a Masters’ degree in business administration from the University of Detroit.
Before he had any political aspirations, Vern used his knowledge in business to launch a career as a businessman. Back in 1976 he teamed up with an owner of a Michigan printing company and promised him that he would help develop his business. The two started the American Speedy Printing, and in no time the company opened over 730 stores in 44 states. Unfortunately, Vern’s business acumen wasn’t all legal, and as a result the firm went bankrupt, while he himself had to pay $1.5 million to Michigan Corporation Act.
Regardless, he continued his career as he bought a Honda and Acura dealership in Ocala, Florida, developed his career as a car salesman and expanded his kingdom to two more car dealerships. He was quite successful as a car salesman until 2005, when he decided to change his focus to politics and as a result, sold the majority in his car dealerships.
Aside from having success with car dealerships, Vern also has two reinsurance companies in his ownership, Jamat Reinsurance Co., and Buchanan Reinsurance Co., and used these companies to provide extended warranty policies to his car buyers.
His political aspirations began to appear in 2006 when he ran in the 13th congressional district in Florida to replace incumbent Republican Katherine Harris. Vern was the winner of Republican primaries, defeating his Republican opponents Nancy Detert, and Tramm Hudson. And in the general elections, Vern was put up against Christine Jennings, just winning with 50.08% of the votes.
Vern was sworn in as Representative for Florida’s 13th Congressional District on 3 January 2007 and since then has been re-elected three more times quite easily, although his position changed as he became the Representative for Florida’s 16th district, as there has been a change in numbering Florida’s districts.
Regarding his personal life, Vern has been married to Sandra since 1976, with whom he has two children.
Vern is also quite active in the community; he has supported numerous nonprofit organizations, including Boys and Girls Club, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the American Heart Walk, the Walk to Cure Juvenile Diabetes and many more.
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