For 10 points, name this first president of an independent Kenya.
This leader's early political activities included arguing against the "White Highlands" policy to the Carter Land Commission and founding a newspaper whose name translates as "the reconciler." This member of the Kapenguria Six tried to diffuse ethnic strife after the murder of Tom Mboya with the policy of harambee, or "pulling together" and by appointing Oginga Odinga as Vice President. Nicknamed "Burning Spear," this student of Bronislaw Malinowski was succeeded by Daniel Arap Moi, while his involvement in the Mau Mau rebellion is now doubted by scholars. For 10 points, name this first president of an independent Kenya.
This leader's early political activities included arguing against the "White Highlands" policy to the Carter Land Commission and founding a newspaper whose name translates as "the reconciler.
Jomo {Kenyatta} [or {Kamau Ngengi}]