Charity Ngilu Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Family, Husband, Children, Salary and Net Worth

Charity Ngilu Biography and Wiki

Charity Kaluki Ngilu is a Kenyan politician and the second governor elected for Kitui County in 2017. She served as Minister of Health from 2003 until 2007 and Minister of Water and Irrigation from April 2008 to 2013. She also served as Cabinet Secretary for Land, Housing and Urban Development from 2013 until 2015. Ngilu unsuccessfully vied to be President of the Republic of Kenya in 1997.

Ngilu made history in 1997 when she became the first woman in Kenya’s history to run for president she lost but she retained her parliamentary seat.

In June, Ngilu appeared in court to face charges of hindering investigations into the irregular allocation of a 13.4-acre piece of land in Karen. She is accused, together with eight other individuals, of obstructing EACC investigations into the alleged grabbing and subdivision of the KSh 8 billion piece of land by senior government officials.

Charity Ngilu Age

Ngilu is 68 years old as of 2020, she was born on January 28th, 1952 in Mbooni, Makueni county, Kenya. She celebrates her birthday on January 28th every year and her birth sign is Aquarius.

Charity Ngilu Height

Ngilu stands at an average height and has moderate weight. She appears to be quite tall in stature if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Charity Ngilu Education Background

She started school at Mbooni Intermediate School before joining Alliance Girls High School in 1969 until 1972. She attended Kianda College and Government Secretarial College where she trained in Management and Secretarial. In 1975 she joined the Kenya Institute of Administration, Certified Public Secretary. In 2012 she graduated from St. Pauls University, Limuru with a Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership and Management.

Charity Ngilu Family

Ngilu was born and raised by her parents in Mbooni, Makueni county. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Ngilu’s parents is still unclear. She was the 8th born in a family of 13.

Charity Ngilu Husband, Children

Ngilu was married to her husband Michael Mwendwa Ngilu. The couple together was blessed with three children namely, Mwende Ketethia Mwendwa, Lunde Jemi Mwendwa, and Syalo Ngilu. Unfortunately, her husband Michael Mwendwa Ngilu died on 1 July 2006 in South Africa.

Charity Ngilu Salary

According to our reliable source, governors in Kenya earn a monthly basic salary of Kshs. 924.000 and a number of allowances thus pushing their gross salaries to over a million shillings.

Charity Ngilu Net Worth

Ngilu’s net worth is publicly not available. Her primary source of income is her career as a politician. Through her various sources of income, we believe that Ngilu has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.

Charity Ngilu Professional Career

Administration Manager for Chase Manhattan Overseas Corporation in Nairobi
Managing director of Anit-Plastics Limited.

Charity Ngilu Political Positions

Charity Ngilu Current Political Positions

Started 2017: Governor for Kitui county.
Ended 4th March 2013: Aspirant Senator for Kitui county
Started 13th February 2013: Coalition Member of Jubilee Alliance
Started 8th February 2013: Member of National Rainbow Coalition

Charity Ngilu Previous Political Positions

April 2008 – 4th March 2013: Cabinet Minister of Water & Irrigation
2008 – 4th March 2013: Member of Parliament for Kitui Central
2003 – 2007: Cabinet Minister Of Health
2003 – 2007: Member of Parliament for Kitui Central
2002 – 2013: Member of Kenya Women Parliamentary Association
Started 2002: Founder Member of National Rainbow Coalition
1998 – 2002: Member of Parliament for Kitui Central
1992 – 1997: Member of Parliament for Kitui Central

Charity Ngilu Politics

Ngilu was first elected to parliament in 1992 and was elected the leader of the Social Democratic Party, which was then in the opposition. She made history five years later when she became the first woman in Kenya’s history to run for president. She lost but retained her parliamentary seat.

Ngilu has served as a member of the parliamentary committee on health and is a member of Parliamentarians for Global Action, a network of over 1000 legislators from 114 parliaments around the world who promote democracy, peace, justice, and development. In addition, Charity Ngilu is a member and vice-chair of the steering committee of the Parliamentary Network on World Bank, an international parliamentary organization that promotes transparency and accountability in international development.

Ngilu is also an alumna of the Centre for Development and Population Activities, an internationally recognized non-profit organization that trains women leaders and seeks to improve the lives of women and girls in developing countries.

In her capacity as Minister of Health, she served on the World Health Organisation’s Commission on social determinants of health, a new body to spearhead action on the social causes of ill-health.

Ngilu was re-elected to Parliament in 2002 and was chairperson of the then ruling National Rainbow Coalition and the Women’s Political Alliance, a coalition of civil society organizations aimed at increasing women’s representation in political leadership.

Charity Ngilu Cabinet Secretary for Lands

Ngilu was appointed as the cabinet secretary for Lands, Housing and Urban Development by President Uhuru Kenyatta but she was suspended and later dropped from Uhuru’s cabinet, alongside four other ministers, after they were adversely mentioned in corrupt deals by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in March 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions About Charity Ngilu

Who is Charity Ngilu?

Ngilu is a Kenyan politician and the second governor elected for Kitui County in 2017. She served as Minister of Health from 2003 until 2007 and Minister of Water and Irrigation from April 2008 to 2013. She also served as Cabinet Secretary for Land, Housing and Urban Development from 2013 until 2015. Ngilu unsuccessfully vied to be President of the Republic of Kenya in 1997.

How old is Charity Ngilu?

Ngilu is 68 years old as of 2020, she was born on January 28th, 1952 in Mbooni, Makueni county, Kenya. She celebrates her birthday on January 28th every year.

How tall is Charity Ngilu?

Ngilu stands at an average height, she has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Charity Ngilu married?

Ngilu was married to her husband Michael Mwendwa Ngilu. The couple together was blessed with three children. Unfortunately, her husband Michael Mwendwa Ngilu died on 1 July 2006 in South Africa.

How much is Charity Ngilu worth?

Ngilu has not yet revealed her net worth. We will update this section when we get and verify information about the wealth and properties under her name.

How much does Charity Ngilu make?

According to our reliable source, governors in Kenya earn a monthly basic salary of Kshs. 924.000 and a number of allowances thus pushing their gross salaries to over a million shillings.

Where does Charity Ngilu live?

She is a resident of Kitui County, Kenya, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Charity Ngilu dead or alive?

Ngilu is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Charity Ngilu Now?

Ngilu is the second and current governor of Kitui County.

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