Francis Muthaura
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Francis Kirimi Muthaura is a prominent Kenya
n civil servant. Muthaura is a close ally of President Mwai Kibaki
. He is the Head of Civil Service and Secretary to the Cabinet.
From March 14, 1996 to April 24, 2001 he was the Secretary General of the East African Community
. Previously, he held several ambassadorial positions under the rule of former president Daniel arap Moi
.
in 1972, he was appointed the District Commissioner of Mombasa District
, a position he held until 1973. He was then appointed an Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
. He attended the University of Nairobi
from 1969 to 1972 where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts
(BA) degree in Economics
and Political Science
. He also has a Diploma in International Relations
, also from the University of Nairobi. He was later appointed Secretary to the cabinet in 2005.
(ODM) had anticipated for its leader, Raila Odinga
, who is expected to become Prime Minister under the deal; the ODM angrily rejected Muthaura's interpretation.
Francis has been named as an instigator of Post-election violence in 2007 - 2008 and was named among six suspects to be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court. He is accused of leading secret meetings in Kibaki's office, where revenge attacks against supporters of Kibaki’s opposition were planned. The ICC prosecutor claims he authorized the use of excessive force against protesters by the police. He was taped by two people posing as students, who claimed he had admitted involvement in post-election violence.
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
n civil servant. Muthaura is a close ally of President Mwai Kibaki
Mwai Kibaki
Mwai Kibaki is the current and third President of the republic of Kenya.Kibaki was previously Vice President of Kenya for ten years from 1978–1988 and also held cabinet ministerial positions, including a widely acclaimed stint as Minister for Finance , Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for...
. He is the Head of Civil Service and Secretary to the Cabinet.
From March 14, 1996 to April 24, 2001 he was the Secretary General of the East African Community
East African Community
The East African Community is an intergovernmental organisation comprising the five east African countries Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Pierre Nkurunziza, the President of the Republic of Burundi, is the current Chairman of the East African Community. The EAC was originally...
. Previously, he held several ambassadorial positions under the rule of former president Daniel arap Moi
Daniel arap Moi
Daniel Toroitich arap Moi was the President of Kenya from 1978 until 2002.Daniel arap Moi is popularly known to Kenyans as 'Nyayo', a Swahili word for 'footsteps'...
.
Civil Service career
Muthaura has had a long career in the Civil Service. Straight after leaving the University of NairobiUniversity of Nairobi
The University of Nairobi is the largest university in Kenya. Although its history as an educational institution goes back to 1956, it did not become an independent university until 1970 when the University of East Africa was split into three independent universities: Makerere University in...
in 1972, he was appointed the District Commissioner of Mombasa District
Mombasa District
Mombasa District is one of the 71 districts of Kenya. Its capital and the only town is Mombasa.Kenya is divided into eight provinces, which are subdivided into 71 districts. In Coast Province there are seven districts, Mombasa District being one of them. It is situated in the southeast of Coast...
, a position he held until 1973. He was then appointed an Assistant Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Education
He attended Nkubu Secondary School from 1966. In 1968, he joined Nyeri High SchoolNyeri High School
Nyeri High School, also known as Nyeri High, is a boys boarding school situated in Nyeri, Kenya near Mathari Consolata Mission Hospital which provides secondary education according to the 8-4-4 Curriculum...
. He attended the University of Nairobi
University of Nairobi
The University of Nairobi is the largest university in Kenya. Although its history as an educational institution goes back to 1956, it did not become an independent university until 1970 when the University of East Africa was split into three independent universities: Makerere University in...
from 1969 to 1972 where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
(BA) degree in Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
and Political Science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
. He also has a Diploma in International Relations
International relations
International relations is the study of relationships between countries, including the roles of states, inter-governmental organizations , international nongovernmental organizations , non-governmental organizations and multinational corporations...
, also from the University of Nairobi. He was later appointed Secretary to the cabinet in 2005.
2007 elections
In March 2008, following an agreement between the government and opposition to establish a coalition government to end a political crisis, Muthaura stirred controversy by saying that Kibaki would remain both head of state and head of government. This interpretation of the agreement would mean less power than the Orange Democratic MovementOrange Democratic Movement
Orange Democratic Movement refers to a political party in Kenya, which is the successor of a former grassroots people's movement which was formed in the 2005 Kenyan constitutional referendum. The erstwhile single party which separated in August 2007 into two...
(ODM) had anticipated for its leader, Raila Odinga
Raila Odinga
Raila Amollo Odinga , also popularly known to Kenyans as Agwambo, is a Kenyan politician, currently serving as the Prime Minister of Kenya in a coalition government. He has served as a Member of Parliament for Langata since 1992, was Minister of Energy from 2001 to 2002, and was Minister of Roads,...
, who is expected to become Prime Minister under the deal; the ODM angrily rejected Muthaura's interpretation.
Francis has been named as an instigator of Post-election violence in 2007 - 2008 and was named among six suspects to be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court. He is accused of leading secret meetings in Kibaki's office, where revenge attacks against supporters of Kibaki’s opposition were planned. The ICC prosecutor claims he authorized the use of excessive force against protesters by the police. He was taped by two people posing as students, who claimed he had admitted involvement in post-election violence.