Prof Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Stories

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o among 180 nominated for 2025 national heroes list
Charity Pancras  |  Sep 17, 2025

The list will be officially recognised on Mashujaa Day, October 20, with ceremonies to be held at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County.

Ngugi wa Thiong’o to be honoured as national hero for transforming literature
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 16, 2025

The National Heroes Council praised Ngugi for his enduring contribution to literature and culture, noting that his works have brought Kenyan literatur...

Beyond 'Kifo Kisimani': Inside the mind of Kenya’s literary titan, Prof Kithaka wa Mberia
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 30, 2025

Arguably one of Kenya's best-selling authors, Prof Kithaka noted that his works often predict political events in Africa; his book Mchezo wa Karata an...

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o would have cheered Gen Z’s push for reform - Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 06, 2025

Led by Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan, Prof Kimani Njogu, playwright Sitawa Namwalie, and socio-political commentator Mohammed Amin, they said Gen-Z agitat...

Celebrating the life and works of Prof Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
Jared Too  |  Jun 20, 2025

The day-long event, themed 'The Life and Works of Prof Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o', is being held at the University of Nairobi's Taifa Hall.

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...

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