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Popular Kenyan Author, Ngugi Wa Thiong’o,.Dies At 87

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Celebrated Kenyan scholar and author Ngugi wa Thiong’o has died.
In a statement on Facebook, Wanjiku Wa Ngugi his daughter shared the news of the death of her father.
Wanjiku Wa Ngugi disclosed that the celebrated author passed away on Wednesday, May 28, in the morning.
In her message, Wanjiku urged Kenyans to celebrate Ngugi’s life and his work, arguing that he lived a full life and fought a good fight.
Ng?g? wa Thiong’o is a prominent Kenyan author and academic, recognised as a leading novelist in East Africa.
Initially writing in English, he later transitioned to writing in Gikuyu and other indigenous Kenyan languages, reflecting his commitment to decolonisation and linguistic self-determination.
His works often explore themes of colonialism, cultural identity, and social justice.
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