Charles Nyachae Biography, Family, List of Businesses, and Net Worth

Charles Nyachae is a veteran Kenyan civil servant and politician from Kisii County. The former CIC Chairman was also a judge in the East African Court of Justice. Charles Nyachae biography tells us more about his life story.

The Nyachae family is going low-key following a century of power and might. Even so, immense prowess is evident in local businesses and multi-billion investments.

Charles Nyachae profiles facts

Real name	Charles Ayieko Nyachae
Birthday	February 1, 1958
Age	67 years
Birthplace	Nyosia Village
Home	Nyaribari Chache
Ethnicity	Kisii
County	Kisii County
Nationality	Kenyan
Father	Simeon Nyachae
Mother	Martha Mwango
Wife	Mrs Jane Charles
Career	Lawyer and Businessman
Net worth	Ksh 5 billion

Charles Nyachae biography

Born February 1, 1958, Simeon Nyachae’s age is 67 years as of 2025.

Unfortunately, his birthday in 2021 coincided with the sudden demise of his father Simeon Nyachae.

Educational history

Charles Nyachae attended the Kenya School of Law. He then pursued a Bachelor of Law from the University of East Anglia, Norwich, England.

He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Stirling, Scotland.

Above all, he is a Masters of Law graduate from the University of London, School of Economics & Political Science.

Family background

Nyachae Charles comes from an influential family in Kenyan politics.

His great-grandfather Onyancha Oando and grad dad Musa Nyandusi were respected chiefs in the pre-colonial era.

Charles is the eldest son of Former FORD People Party Leader Simeon Nyachae, who died in 2021 at the age of 88 years.

On the other hand, Charles Nyachae’s mother is Martha Mwango.

Charles Nyachae wife

The wife of Charles Nyachae is Jane. She prefers keeping her peace away from publicity.

Jane and Charles met at a friend’s party in 1988. They later married and are happy parents to an undisclosed number of children.

Charles Nyachae’s career history

Ayieko Charles has served in different offices since returning to Kenya with overseas education.

His professional engagements are as follows;

• 2024: Chairperson of the Council of Kenya School of Government
• 2018-2023: Judge at the East African Court of Justice
• 2017: Lost the Kisii County senatorial race to Prof Sam Ongeri
• 2010-2015: Chairperson, Commission for Implementation of the Constitution of Kenya
• 2003-2006: Commissioner, Kenya Law Reform Commission
• 1999-2003: Chairperson, Institute of Education in Democracy
• 1991-1993: Chairman, International Commission of Jurists, Kenya Section
• 1991-1992: Council Member, Law Society of Kenya
• 1986: Established Nyachae & Company Advocates
• 1986 to date: Founding Partner, Nyachae & Ashitiva Advocates
• 1986: Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• 1984-1986: State Counsel, Attorney-General’s Chambers Nairobi, Legislative drafting, Commercial and Litigation sections
• 1983: Called to the Bar of England and Wales (Lincoln’s Inn)

Charles Nyachae brags at least three decades of experience in Commercial and Property Law.

Also, he is knowledgeable in Human Rights, Democracy & Electoral laws.

In 2018, President Uhuru Kenyatta appointed Charles Nyachae to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA)

He became a Judge of the East African Court Of Justice until 2023 when he resigned.

In the wake of 2024, President Ruto appointed him the Chairperson of the Council of Kenya School of Government.

Sources of Wealth and Political Affiliations

Charles is a long-serving director at Mercantile Insurance Company Ltd.

Besides, he is a boss in the renowned Nyachae & Ashitiva Advocates Law firm.

Additional records show that the Nyachaes are significant shareholders in NCBA Group with shares worth Ksh 300 million. Overall, his net worth is estimated at Ksh 5 billion.

Elsewhere, South Mugirango lawmaker Sylvanus Osoro is on record for declaring Charles Nyachae as a member of the UDA Party.

Other affluent personalities from the Kisii community are former CS Fred Matiangi, governor Simba Arati, and former CJ David Maraga.

Charles Nyachae contacts

Twitter(X)	@charlesnyachae
Facebook	Charles Ayako Nyachae

The biography of Charles Nyachae explores his childhood, middle-life career struggles, political involvements, and milestones in legal spaces.