While the numbers do not necessarily reflect a fully free and fair electoral competition, these African heads of state hold the record for landslide victories which often occurred in elections where opposition was locked out of participation, was weak or boycotted the polls altogether, or where the ruling party held dominant control.
The duo was part of the 100 identified in a rigorous process that assessed their measurable, scalable achievements in the recent past with Time noting that they “represent the power of individuals to make significant progress in influencing the climate economy”.
After an 18-year court battle, Kenya has reclaimed Sh2.8 billion worth of Karura Forest land once linked to former Cabinet Minister John Joseph Kamotho, marking a major victory in the fight against public land grabbing.