| Birth Day | April 1, 1940 |
| Birth Place | Nyeri, Kenya |
| Age | 80 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Sep 25, 2011 (age 71) |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
Wangari Muta Maathai, renowned for her activism and contributions to environmental conservation in Kenya, is estimated to possess a net worth of $1.2 million by 2024. Hailing from Kenya, she was widely recognized as a politician who fought for social justice and sustainability. Wangari Maathai's notable achievements include being the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her tireless efforts in promoting sustainable development, democracy, and women's rights. Her remarkable legacy continues to inspire countless individuals around the world.
Kenyan Environmentalist and women's rights Activist who was the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. She served as assistant minister for Environment and Natural Resource from 2003 to 2005.
She majored in biology at Mount St. Scholastica College in Kansas, where she received a scholarship.
She won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 "for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace."
She married Mwangi Mathai in 1969.
She met with then Senator Barack Obama when he visited Kenya, the home of his father.
