Charity Ngilu is a Kenyan politician known for working as a governor at Kitui County.
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Breakthrough:Became the first female presidential candidate in Kenya in 1997
10 Quick Facts About Charity Ngilu
- Full Name: Charity Ngilu
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Profession: Politician
- Known For: Spouse of Michael Ngilu
- Date of Birth: January 28, 1952
- Age: 74 years old
- Place of Birth: Mbooni, Makueni County
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Net Worth: $175K - $1.8M
- Salary: $21K - $88K
Charity Ngilu Age
Charity Ngilu is about 74 years old as of 2026. Charity Ngilu was born in 1952.
Education
She attended St. George's College.
- St. George's College
Career & Work
Charity Ngilu's career includes public service roles with Kitui County and Government of Kenya.
Organization: Kitui County
Role: Governor
Period: 2017–2022
Details: Kitui, Kenya
Organization: Government of Kenya
Role: Minister of Health
Period: 2003–2007
Details: Nairobi, Kenya
Rise to Fame
Charity Ngilu gained public attention through the first female presidential candidate in Kenya.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Charity Ngilu
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Politician
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 28, 1952
- Age: 74
- Birthday: January 28
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Mbooni, Makueni County
Measurements
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Widowed
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $21K - $88K (Est)
- Net Worth: $175K - $1.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Michael Ngilu (Spouse • Late husband)
