Charles Njonjo happened to make several mistakes during his times while in power but there is one he made that almost earned him an early grave. This was back in 1981 when Kenya Airways sent him an invoice of Ksh 36,272.50 for the excess luggage he wanted to be loaded on a plane. He was angry and called for an urgent meeting to express his anger on why they had pursued him.
Among those who attended his meeting was the Senior Superintendent of Police Esau Kihumba Kioni. However, when the Kihumba Kioni was abused as he entered.
He said that Charles Njonjo told him “get in you dog” in Kikuyu. This was the first time he heard Njonjo speak Kikuyu. Njonjo sent them out and told them to clear the mess at the airport to allow his luggage be carried yet it was 9 times more the recommended size.
Kioni knocked Njonjo’s office and told him he had an issue with the main aim being ready to empty his 15 rounds of ammunition in Njonjo’s body if he insulted him again. He did this knowing Njonjo would fire him thus wanted to know if he will spare him. However, Njonjo was wide and assured him that everything will be okay escaping death. It just took him a number of weeks and he was served with a retiring letter.
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