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Peter Mathuki

Peter Mutuku Mathuki (born 20 February 1969) is a Kenyan diplomat, private sector development expert, and Secretary-General of the East African Community until his embezzlement of EAC funds was publicized. Since his recall, he has served as Ambassador of Kenya to Russia. He previously served an MP in the East African Legislative Assembly between 2012 and 2017, and the CEO of the East African Business Council from 2018 to 2021. He is currently under investigation for corruption.

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Peter Mutuku Mathuki (born 20 February 1969) is a Kenyan diplomat, private sector development expert, and Secretary-General of the East African Community until his embezzlement of EAC funds was publicized. Since his recall, he has served as Ambassador of Kenya to Russia. He previously served an MP in the East African Legislative Assembly between 2012 and 2017, and the CEO of the East African Business Council from 2018 to 2021. He is currently under investigation for corruption.

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  1. date of birth: 1969-02-20 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. The record states that the date of birth is "1969-02-20". What evidence would count against this claim?
  3. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  4. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

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