K. R. Latchan grew up as a dairy farmer at his family farm in Tailevu Province of Fiji.

His mother, Ram Kuar, raised her children as a single parent at the family farm.

Latchan Buses Limited, a major bus and coach service provider operating in Suva, Nausori and other eastern districts in Fiji.

Latchan met Bijma Wati while operating his bus service, they married in 1966 and had 6 children.

Latchan's major political achievements includes the successful proposition for death duty to be abolished by the government.