Former Minister of Constitutional Affairs Charles Njonjo was declared dead on 2 January 2021.
Charles Njonjo was a legendary Kenyan lawyer. He was a former Attorney General of Kenya since 1963.
Moreover, Njonjo also served as Minister of Constitutional Affairs. He was the MP for Kikuyu Constituency for three years (1980 to 1983).
Charles Njonjo was the former deputy Official Receiver and crowned Counsel posted to Mombasa in June 1956.
FORMER ATTORNEY General Charles Njonjo dies; Uhuru says he died Sunday 5am aged 101. pic.twitter.com/kjiKngf3e7
— Nation Breaking News (@NationBreaking) January 2, 2022
Rest In Peace, Charles Njonjo; we are incredibly sorry to inform you that the Kenya Attorney General, Charles Njonjo died at 101 on Sunday morning.
Learn About Charles Njonjo Death News
Charles Njonjo’s family confirmed his dead news on 2 January 2022. Reportedly, he was declared dead at around 5:15 am on Sunday.
Njonjo was found dead due to a little bout of pneumonia at his Muthaiga home in Nairobi Country.
In an exclusive interview with a KTN News reporter, Njonjo’s son-in-law Carey Nagini said the disease made Charles’s lungs collapse. He further expressed his father-in-law has been ailing for almost a year, starting in 2020.
Kenya’s first post-independence Attorney General Charles Njonjo, popularly referred to as “The Duke of Kabeteshire”, has died at the age of 101 pic.twitter.com/WukVOHkq9U
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) January 2, 2022
According to Carey Nagini, Charles Njonjo has been battling one ailment or another, very well despite his age, over the last year and this year.
Njonjo was cremated at the Kariokor Hindu Crematorium at 10:30 am on Sunday.
Who Is Charles Njonjo Wife Margaret Bryson Njonjo?
Charles Njonjo was married to his wife, Margaret Bryson. The Njonjo couple tied the knot with each other in 1972.
Late. Njonjo was 51 at the time of his marriage to Margaret Bryson. Earlier, he has passed many chances to marry before meeting Mrs. Njonjo. Before Charles Njonjo was engaged to Margaret Wanjiru Koinange, they broke their engagement.
Mama Ida and I have received with shock and heavy hearts news of the passing of my long-time friend Charles Njonjo.
As a nation, we have lost a towering giant who served in key roles during his life.
Our legal fraternity greatly benefitted from his input and hard work. pic.twitter.com/kE1bIBrtGi
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) January 2, 2022
Charles Njonjo’s wife Margaret Bryson was the daughter of Rev. Edgar Bryson, an Anglican missionary in Kalenjin country based in Kapsowar.
Charles Njonjo Family & Children
Charles Njonjo shared three children with his wife, Margaret Bryson Njonjo. Wairimu Njonjo, Nimu Njonjo, and Josiah Njonjo are the name of his three children.
Charles Njonjo was born to his parents on 23 January 1920 in Kibichiko village, Kikuyu, Kiambu County.
Njonjo was well-known as the son of the late Josiah Njonjo. His father was a colonial paramount chief and one of the foremost collaborators of British rule in Kenya.
Message of condolence from H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta following the death of Hon. Charles Mugane Njonjo
Read more: https://t.co/DOyxPGG388 pic.twitter.com/ocMUyKwUTt
— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) January 2, 2022
Charles Njonjo was raised with his brother James. They attended King’s College Budo, a relatively privileged school in 1939.
How Much Is Charles Njonjo Net Worth?
Charles Njonjo’s net worth hasn’t been exposed to date. Still, his estimated net earnings are around Ksh 7billion.
Njonjo owned expensive properties such as the Sankara hotel, Estate in Runda, and CFC Holdings.