April 18, 1980: Attorney-General Charles Mugane Njonjo, who has quit his post on reaching retirement age, dismisses rumours that he was seeking the post of Prime Minister. “The Kenya Constitution has no provision for the post of Prime Minister,” he told a Press conference. Asked whether he contemplated contesting the post of President of Kenya, he said: “There is no vacancy in the Presidency. We have a young President who is in good health. ” Mr. Njonjo announces that he would contest the Kikuyu Parliamentary seat rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. Amos Ng’ang’a, Assistant Minister for Transport and Communications. He added that he will continue to discharge his dues as Attorney-General until Friday when his retirement becomes effective.

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