The death of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o in May 2025 closes a defining chapter in African literature. We revisit his role in the African literary revolution, decolonisation of language, exile, and global legacy ...

Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi visited the historic Mungoma Caves in Vihiga County, fondly known as "Hango Humulogoli," the sacred home of Mulogoli, founder and hero of the Maragoli ...

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For nearly six decades, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s writings chronicled the story of Kenya, from colonial rule to troubled democracy. The giant of African literature died in May at age 87. He spent time in ...

Today, land in Nairobi is concentrated in the hands of a small number of wealthy individuals, while millions are forced to ...

Prisoners are marched towards Githunguri court in Kenya during 1953 at the time of the Mau Mau uprising - AFP It is actually a file I have consulted myself – using my bare hands! Indeed, I and ...

I’m in a bus on the Thika Super Highway, headed to Juja. It’s dark outside, but I leave my window open, loving how the wind feels against my face. My brother and I had a quick sesh before I left for ...

The Kenyan author championed local African languages and was imprisoned for his work. His name was often mentioned in discussions about the Nobel... Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, Kenyan literary giant who fought ...

Some documents outlast others and become sources of inspiration or reference. They are results of serious people giving thought to pressing issues of the day. Many documents, whether religious or ...