
Is Uhuru Kenyatta A-List?
No — Uhuru Kenyatta is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2013
Elected President of Kenya
Lost A-list status in 2022
Dropped to B tier — Steps Down After Two Terms
Ranking Timeline
Runs for President, Loses
Uhuru enters presidential race but loses to Mwai Kibaki.
Becomes Deputy Prime Minister
Uhuru appointed Deputy Prime Minister in coalition government.
Elected President of Kenya
Kenyatta wins presidential election amid ICC charges.
ICC Charges Dropped
International Criminal Court drops charges against Kenyatta.
Re-elected as President
Kenyatta wins a second term, which is later nullified by Supreme Court.
Wins Re-Run Election
Kenyatta wins the repeat presidential election.
Steps Down After Two Terms
Kenyatta peacefully transfers power after serving two terms.
Remains Influential Figure
Kenyatta remains an influential figure in Kenyan politics.
Last updated: February 23, 2026