Charles Njonjo

Charles Njonjo served as the first Attorney General of independent Kenya from 1963 to 1979. He played a key role in drafting Kenya's constitution and legal framework, establishing the judiciary and legal institutions of the new nation.

Njonjo was informally known as the 'Duke of Kabeteshire' due to his aristocratic demeanor and influence. This nickname reflected his powerful position in Kenyan politics and his close association with President Jomo Kenyatta.

Njonjo was accused of involvement in the 1982 coup attempt against President Moi. Although he denied the charges, the allegations led to his political downfall and a commission of inquiry that cleared him but damaged his reputation.

Njonjo resigned as Attorney General in 1979 and later served as Minister for Constitutional Affairs. In 1983, he was forced to resign from the government after being implicated in a plot to overthrow President Daniel arap Moi, though he was later pardoned.