Conversation so far:
Where was Patrice Lumumba born?
Patrice Lumumba was born in Onalua in the Katakokombe region of the Kasai province of the Belgian Congo.
What did Patrice Lumumba's family do for a living?
Patrice Lumumba's family were farmers.
What was Patrice Lumumba's education like?
Raised in a Catholic family, Patrice Lumumba was educated at a Protestant primary school, a Catholic missionary school, and finally the government post office training school.

Question: Was he always interested in government?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Patrice Lumumba always interested in government?