Happy birthday! Kenyans wish Charles Njonjo as he turns 101

Kenya‘s first Attorney General, the duke of Kabeteshire Charles Njonjo has today turned 101.

Njonjo who was born in January 23, 1920 is the only surviving member of Kenya’s first Cabinet in 1963.

Kenyans have sent their birthday wishes to the man who was instrumental in elevating Daniel Moi to vice president after Josphat Murumbi resigned in 1967.

Njonjo is a formidable, powerful figure in Kenyan history and especially the Independence era when he wielded enormous influence.

He is famous for his eloquence, English mannerisms and fondness for English culture, so fond that he earned the informal, and not entirely complimentary title 'Sir' Charles.

The former AG is famous for his striped suits that he states he buys only in London, worn with his signature red rosebud in his lapel.

Njonjo had the ear of founding President Jomo Kenyatta and rode in his limousine.

This was ostensibly because he wanted to ensure the government provided quality services to its citizens, which he said Mzee wanted.

A son of Senior Chief Josiah Njonjo in 1920 in a family of eight, Njonjo’s life was and still is characterised by affluence and power.