Many are surprised that the CBK governor nominee 54 year old Patrick Njoroge is still single at his age.

Njoroge explained to the National Assembly Finance Committee that he has refused to marry "on personal grounds". This has generated conversation on social media as Kenyans seek to know why he's not married.

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Patrick Njoroge is however not alone in his choice to stay unmarried. Below is a list of 5 other notable senior bachelors in Kenya today.

1. Munene Nyaga - The 42-year-old radio personality is still single.

2. Michael Okwiri - He was set to walk down the aisle with Debra Sanaipei; the daughter of former Narok MP William Ole Ntimama, but the wedding was called off after a mutual agreement last year.

3. Stanley Kamau - Referring to the Woman Magazine, in the Standard on Sunday of 16th October, 2011), theAhadi Kenya Trust Director said: “I come from Karung’e village, Mathioya, Murang’a. I am 42 years old and I am currently not dating anyone though I’m an advocate for a strong family life and hope to start one in the near future. I make most of my food at home."

4. Binyavanga Wainaina - The 44-year-old author and winner of the Caine Prize for African Writing is not yet married.

5. Maina Kageni