Charles Mugane Njonjo – profile

Mr Charles Njonjo (left) with his father, Senior Chief Josiah Njonjo of Kiambu, on May 6, 1956. [Kenya Yeabook]

• Born in 1920 to Josiah Njonjo, a colonial chief

Education:

• Received his early education in Kenya (Alliance High School) and Uganda (King’s College Budo)

• 1946: Completed his law degree at Fort Hare University in South Africa and proceeded to attend Exeter University London School
• 1954: Called to the bar at Gray’s Inn

Employment