Ngethe Njoroge

Ngethe Njoroge
Kenyan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom
In office
19701979
Preceded byJosephat Karanja
Succeeded byShadrack Kimalel
Personal details
Born(1928-11-10)10 November 1928
Colony and Protectorate of Kenya
Died24 December 2023(2023-12-24) (aged 95)
SpouseMary Morello (divorced)
Children4, including Tom Morello
Parents
  • George Segeni Njoroge (father)
  • Leah Magana (mother)
RelativesNjoroge Mungai (brother)
Jemimah Gecaga (sister)
Jomo Kenyatta (cousin)
EducationBSc Central State College
MSc Boston University

Ng'ethe Njoroge (10 November 1928 – 24 December 2023) was a Kenyan journalist and diplomat. Born in the Colony of Kenya, Njoroge was raised in a family with a rich tradition of public service and leadership; his father, George Segeni Njoroge, and mother, Leah Magana. Njoroge embarked on a remarkable career that spanned journalism and diplomacy, becoming a prominent figure in both fields. In 1970, Njoroge assumed the role of Kenyan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, a position he held with distinction until 1979. He was married to Mary Morello, with whom he had one child, the renowned musician Tom Morello. He later returned to Kenya and fathered 3 more children with other women. Njoroge's legacy endures through his contributions to journalism, diplomacy, and public service.