Kakai Kilonzo was born Michael Kilonzo Mwendandu at Kyeleni Village in Kilimambogo Hills.
The legendary Kamba lead guitarist belted a succession of music albums playing under the Kamukunji, Utanu, Azimio, Kalambya Sounds, Kilimambogo Brothers, Kakai Kilonzo Sounds and ‘Les Kilimambogo labels.