Ronald Gideon Ngala (1923-1972) was a Kenyan politician. His career was marked by a realistic approach to politics and by a devotion to Kenya which allowed him to place his country's stability over his own political ambition.

Ronald Ngala was born in the coastal town of Kilifi in the British colony of Kenya. He was educated at Alliance High School and at Makerere University College, where he received a diploma in teaching. He then began a teaching career (1949-1954), rising to the positions of headmaster of the Buxton School (1955-1956) and of supervisor of schools (1957-1958).

During the 1950s, national political parties were banned in the British colony, but regional parties were allowed in some areas. African and non-African groups were competing for the chance to influence Kenya's future. Ngala began his national career by being elected to the Legislative Council in 1957. In 1959, the Kenya National party, a...