1. Kingi is married to Liz Kingi and have two children.

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2. He studied law at the University of Nairobi. He was in private practice in Mombasa before joining politics.

3. The two-time governor joined active politics in 2007 when he was elected represent Magarini Constituency as area MP until 2013.

4. His bodyguard was killed in 2012 at a rally by a group of machete-wielding goons suspected to be members of the outlawed Mombasa Republican Council (MRC).

5. Kingi loves to interact with celebrities, especially musicians.

6. The County boss banned discos played in social functions like weddings and funerals in the county to prevent school-going children from partying.

7. His favourite joints in Nairobi are Skyluxx Lounge, Galileo Lounge, Soho’s and Mercury at ABC. The VIP is always reserved for him by the management.

8. His official residence is valued at Sh145 million. Kingi was probed by anti-graft officials over the residence following claims that he irregularly the home without following the Public Procurement and Disposal Act.