Charles 'Duke of Kabeteshire' Njonjo's philanthropic spirit is worthy of emulation

We don't get to see people turn 100 years very often, and that's the reason Charles Njonjo -- the premier Attorney General of post-independence Kenya -- is one interesting story to talk about. The one-time powerful legal adviser to Kenya's founding President Jomo Kenyatta has been trending since the start of this week, reason? He is celebrating his 100th birthday! 

Born on 23rd January 1920, his rise into the upper class is traced to his father, Josiah Njonjo, a colonial Paramount Chief and one of the foremost collaborators of the British in Kenya. For Njonjo, growing up in a wealthy family meant having tens of nannies and domestic workers at his disposal -- the young Njonjo rode to school on a horse accompanied by a servant. His family was clearly at the top of the black social class hierarchy and considered themselves members of the elite class.