In the colonial era, chiefs in the country were powerful and respected people due to their influence and relations with the white rulers.
Chiefs were favored by the colonialists as they would perform specific roles at the grassroot level.
They were involved in administration, formulation of policies, custodians of the land, the signing of treaties and even tax collection.
This made their children luckier than others. Their children went to good schools and later few abroad to pursue further studies. They include:
1. Mbiyu Koinange
He was the son of Senior Chief Koinange wa Mbiyu who hailed from Kiambaa constituency in Kiambu County.
He held the post of Member of Parliament for Kiambaa constituency and the portfolios of Minister of State for Education, External Affairs, Pan-African Affairs, as well as Minister of State in the Office of the President between1960 and 1970s.
2. Charles Njonjo
Njonjo is the son of Josiah Njonjo, a colonial paramount chief and one of the foremost collaborators of British rule in Kenya.
He served as Kenya's first Attorney General from 1963 -1973 in Mzee Jomo Kenyatta's government.
3. Sam and George Waruhiu
They are sons of Senior Chief Waruhiu wa Kung'u who was held in high esteem by the colonial government. He was assassinated by Mau Mau elements in 1952 which prompted the then British governor, to declare State of Emergency in Kenya.
Sam is a lawyer and his brother George is associated with Waruhiu and Co. Advocates.
4. Njehu Gatabaki
He is a former Githunguri MP in Kiambu County. He is the son of Senior Chief Peter Gatabaki of Thakwa, Githunguri.
The chief's dream was to see his children get educated which is evident as they later occupied influential positions in academia, politics, publishing, research, engineering, banking, medicine and corporate world.
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