Chief Wambugu wa Mathangani of Nyeri

Chief Wambugu wa Mathangani of Nyeri, pictured here in 1902 with 16 of his wives, was known to have had approximately 42 wives in total. He passed away in 1959. If you were born around Wambugu Farm, Gatitu, or Kiganjo in Nyeri, it is highly likely that you are one of his great-grandchildren or a descendant of the extensive Wambugu wa Mathangani family tree. His legacy and large family have left a lasting impact on the local community and lineage in the Nyeri region.