Tragedy strikes as famend Kenyan creator and literary icon, Ngugi Wa Thiong’o passes away at 87.
His daughter, Wanjiku Wa Ngugi, introduced his passing in a Fb submit on Could 28, 2025.
In line with reviews, Ngugi Wa Thiong’o handed away as a consequence of issues associated to kidney issues, which he had been battling lately.
Whereas the circumstances surrounding his passing and burial stay personal, Ngugi Wa Thiong’o’s legacy as a literary big and advocate for African languages and id continues to encourage readers and writers globally.
The submit reads, “It’s with a heavy coronary heart that we announce the passing of our dad, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o this Wednesday morning, twenty eighth Could 2025. He lived a full life, fought a very good combat. As was his final want, let’s rejoice his life and his work. Rîa ratha na rîa thŭa. Tŭrî aira!”.
“The household’s spokesperson Nducu Wa Ngugi will announce particulars of his celebration of life quickly.Njoki Wa Ngugi Ngina Kiarie Tee Ngugi Kay Ngugi BjörnX”.
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