Kethi Kilonzo was born in 1977. She is a young lawyer and lecturer in Nairobi. Kethi is the daughter of the late Mutula Kilonzo, who was the Senator for Makueni County in Kenya until his death. Kethi was not known to many until 2013 when she represented the African Center for Open Governance (AFRICOG) in the election bids against President Uhuru Kenyatta after he was named the fourth President of the Republic of Kenya in the 4 March 2013 elections.
AFRICOG submitted the motion along with the main opposition party, the Coalition for Reform and Democracy (CORD), led by Raila Odinga. Despite losing the petition, Kethi has earned a reputation as one of the most eloquent and brightest attorneys with a good understanding of the law.
Kethi Kilonzo Education and Career
Kethi Kilonzo graduated from the University of Nairobi in 2000. Like her father, Kethi had a passion for the law. She enrolled at the University of Nairobi for a law degree, which she graduated in 2001. Since graduating, she has been at the fore when it comes to campaigning for human rights. Most of the cases she represented concerned socially relevant issues.
Lesser known facts about Kehti Kilonzo
1. Kehti Kilonzo represented the retired President Moi in various cases. Her father, Mutula Kilonzo, was personal attorney for the retired president for a very long time. Kethi’s case is typically a father-like daughter case. She also had the opportunity to do what her father did. One of the cases she represented Moi was between the former president and Mak’Onyango, a former member of parliament. The petitioner had filed a case in court alleging that he had been unlawfully imprisoned following the 1982 coup attempt.
She has always desired the best for society. It does not ignore actions that have a negative impact on society. Kethi brought in the security personnel who committed heinous acts at Mount Elgon between 2006 and 2008 for booking.
3. She was one of the attorneys in the case between KANU and NARC
The case between Kenya African National Union(KANU) and National Rainbow Coalition (NARC) dealt with the ownership of the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC). With Kethi’s support, the case was brought to an amicable conclusion.
4. Kethi Kilonzo is also an accountant
Most people know Kethi as a lawyer. Apart from that, Kethi also studied accounting. She is the top student in the exams administered by the ACA (Association of Certified Accountants).
5. Kethi is a member of Certified Chartered Accountants (UK) and the Kenya Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
A consummate accountant, Kethi is a member of various accounting organizations both locally and internationally. Through its membership in such institutions, it has managed to maintain its status as a competent service provider that strives to offer the best to everyone.
6. She is a partner in a law firm founded by her father.
Along with her brother, Kethi Kilonzo is a partner in a law firm founded by their father. They took over management of the company after their father’s resignation when he was appointed cabinet minister.
7. She wasn’t allowed to become the first woman senator
Kethi was named the flag-bearer of Wiper’s party for the Senate by-election held in Makueni following the death of her father. However, the nomination certificate was later confiscated on the grounds that she was not a registered voter. The Wiper Party has strong support in Makueni and it was obvious that Kethi would have been elected Senator. Kethi is currently facing election offense charges. She is accused of receiving voter registration in an unwanted manner.
Kethi Kilonzo Married, husband, children
Kethi represents the independent ladies who can take care of their families on their own. Although she is not married, she is proud of her son – Mumo Kilonzo. She beat all odds to produce a successful woman.
Kethi Kilonzo Social Life
In an interview on local television, Kethiel revealed that she didn’t have a boyfriend in high school. She claims none suited her because the boys spoke poor English. On the other hand, Kethi loves to dance in her spare time. She is enthusiastic and has a passion for learning.