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Robert Stanley Matano was a Kenyan politician who succeeded Tom Mboya as Kanu Secretary General. He also served the country in various Cabinet positions under Presidents Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel arap Moi. Among the ministries led were Transport and Communications, Lands and Settlement, Information and Broadcasting and Health.
Matano's father, Stanley Mwenda, was a well-known teacher, recognised for his strict disciplinarian approach. He was also credited with educating the Meru people, who reside in eastern Kenya, on proper burial practices.
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