Atlanta Stories

University of Nairobi to host national tribute honouring Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o on June 20

Lucy Mumbi | Jun 18, 2025

The day-long event, themed “The Life and Works of Prof Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o,” will take place at Taifa Hall—a site of deep historical significance where...

Kenya’s literary icon Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o cremated in US as family fulfils his final wish

Lucy Mumbi | Jun 05, 2025

Thiong’o passed away on May 28, 2025, in Buford, Georgia, at the age of 87, after battling multiple health complications, including kidney failure tha...

Omanyala breaks African 150m record again at Atlanta City Games

Rama Mohammed | May 18, 2025

Ferdinand Omanyala stormed to victory in the men’s 150m at the Atlanta City Games on Saturday, breaking his own African record with a time of 14.70 se...