Paramount Chief Kinyanjui wa Gathirimu (1865–1929).

Paramount Chief Kinyanjui wa Gathirimu (1865–1929).

He, was probably born in 1865 at Kiria in Kandara, Murang’a, Kenya. His father was Wanugu wa Gathirimu. Thus, originally he was known as son of Wanugu, son of a monkey. This became the butt of cruel and humiliating jokes, which forced him to adopt his grandfather’s name, Gathirimu. 

He is alleged to have been disowned by his family due to his waywardness, particularly in making too many girls pregnant and thereby forcing his relatives to pay unbearable compensation. 

He fled to Kiambu where he attached himself to a distant relative.He became one of Waiyaki wa Hingas servant before enriching himself and later becoming a Paramount Chief.Chief Kinyanjui died in 1929.