Charles Njonjo
Charles Njonjo was a prominent Kenyan politician and lawyer, known for his influential role in the country's post-independence politics. He served as Kenya's first Attorney General following independence and held various significant government positions, including Minister of Constitutional Affairs. Njonjo was a close associate of President Jomo Kenyatta and later President Daniel arap Moi, playing a crucial role in shaping Kenya's legal and political landscape. His legacy is marked by both his contributions to governance and the controversies surrounding his political maneuvers.
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Charles Njonjo is referenced as having dismissed critics in Parliament, including Edwin Sifuna's uncle.
Edwin Sifuna: The surging political firestorm that is hard to ignore
Kenya· 2026-02-23
Charles Njonjo was the Attorney General who argued against training African lawyers in Kenya.
Scrap Kenya School of Law; it was a mistake from the word goKenya· 2025-11-19
Charles Njonjo silenced politicians by decreeing it treason to imagine a president can die.
Kalonzo seizes opportunity to ride rising tide opposing Ruto and RailaKenya· 2025-04-19
Charles Njonjo was another influential figure in the 'Kiambu Mafia'.
There's no Head of State who is without 'Farouk' and 'Itumbi'Kenya· 2025-04-17
Raila's coup attempt was aimed at stopping Charles Njonjo from conducting a coup.
Three types of coups in Africa and the one Raila uses to grab powerKenya· 2025-03-23
Raila seemingly helped Moi to cook Njonjo’s political goose.
Raila's handshakes and why he is likely to ditch President in the endKenya· 2025-03-16
Karugu was a close associate and childhood friend of Charles Njonjo, a close ally of the then-President Moi.
James Karugu: Kenya's shortest serving Attorney General who resigned to make an 'honest living' in farmingKenya· 2025-02-23