Simon Thuo Kairo
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Succeeded byHenry Nzioka Mulli
PresidentDaniel Arap Moi
Born1930[1]
Kikuyu
Died30 August 2007 (aged 76–77)
Simon Thuo Kairo | |
|---|---|
| Kenyan Ambassador to China | |
| In office 1964–1965 | |
| Succeeded by | Henry Nzioka Mulli |
| Member of Parliament (Nakuru Town East Constituency) | |
| In office 1974–1978 | |
| President | Daniel Arap Moi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1930[1] Kikuyu |
| Died | 30 August 2007 (aged 76–77) |
| Spouse(s) | Nellie Wanjiro Kairo and Susan Wahu Kairo |
| Children | Nancy, Judy, Tommy, Betty, Chris, Wambui and Wanjiru Kairo |
| Alma mater | Budo College, Uganda Huron College Northeast State Teachers College |
| Occupation | Diplomat and politician |
Simon Thuo Kairo (1930 – 30 August 2007) was a Kenyan diplomat and politician. He was one of the beneficiaries of the Kennedy Airlifts to America in 1959.[3] He was the first Kenyan ambassador to China and was elected to be the member of parliament of Nakuru East in 1974.[4]