Former Attorney General Charles Njonjo dead

 

Written by Kelvin Mmbihi

In  summary

• Njonjo known as the duke of Kabeteshire was the only surviving member of Kenya's independence Cabinet.

• He passed away peacefully at 5 am, on Sunday, January 2, 2022.
Former Attorney general and press minister Charles Mugane Njonjo has passed away.

Former  AG Celebrating 99th birthday
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His death was blazoned on Sunday by President Uhuru Kenyatta who said Njonjo's death is big blow to the country.
He failed aged 101.

"The passing down of Hon. Njonjo is a big blow not only to his immediate familymusketeers and cousins but to all Kenyans and indeed, the entire African mainland because of his leading part in the founding of the Kenyan nation at independence, “Uhuru said.
"As a nation, we owe a debt of gratefulness to Hon. Njonjo and his generation of independence period leaders for their selfless donation to the laying of the solid foundation upon which our country continues to thrive."

Njonjo is the only surviving member of Kenya's independence press.
The President supplicated for comfort to the family and musketeers of Charles Njonjo who he described as public idol as they go through this delicate period.
"On behalf of the Kenyan nation, my family and on my own behalf, I send deepest and sincere condolences to the familymusketeers and cousins of Hon. Njonjo, and indeed all Kenyans.

Created in memory of former AG Charles Njonjo
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