Author professor Ngugi wa Thiong’o during an interview with the standard on 7/2/19. [File,Standard]

Today, we celebrate the towering legacy of Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o, a literary giant whose pen has carved indelible marks across the landscape of African literature and consciousness.

As we mourn his demise, this son of Kenya will forever inspire generations of writers, thinkers, and dreamers across our continent and beyond.
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Published Date: 2025-05-30 00:00:00
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By Boniface Mwalii
Source: The Standard
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