Ronald Gideon Ngala (1923–1972) was a Kenyan politician who was the leader of the Kenya African Democratic Union political party from its creation in 1960 until its dissolution in 1964.

Ngala attended The Alliance High School and Makerere University College where he gained a teaching diploma.

He worked as a teacher in Kenya's coastal region and later became headmaster of Mbale Secondary School in Taita-Taveta District.

[1] After the formation of KANU, a number of smaller parties formed which represented the interests of minority tribes.

[8] Ronald Ngala was made Minister of Cooperatives and Social Services in the Kenyatta government.