US-based Kenyan novelist Ngugi Wa Thiong'o has died, and Kenyans online have mourned him with beautiful tributes.
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His death has been confirmed by his daughter, who shared a beautiful message I his honour.
Kenyans have shared moving tributes mourning the novelist and noted the great things he had done in the literary world.
His daughter wrote:
"It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dad, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, this Wednesday morning, 28th May 2025. He lived a full life, fought a good fight. As was his last wish, let's celebrate his life and his work."
Here are some of the reactions from Kenyans:
@Virginia Kamiri said:
"My sincere condolences to you and your entire family during this difficult time."
@Njathi Wa Kabui said:
"What a celebration of life. I can’t wait to say without fear of doubt that if there was ever a man in the hills who lived and touched many, here is one. I have nothing but joy to have met him and been mentored by his writing. We fear death, and few are fully ready to face it head-on."
@Shiqs Shikhutuli said:
"So sorry. Poleni sana. We are proud of the legacy he leaves behind. We celebrate him. May he go well."
@Chris L Parr said:
"To the celebration of life and all the beauty life has to offer. May you dance with grace and glee in all the defining moments of love you and your father shared. To Life and beyond."
@Jackie Mwangi said:
"My sincere condolences to the fami
Koigi Mwai said:
"An icon has slept away. Eternal light shine upon him and may his memories be our comfort."
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Back in 2021, the family of the celebrated author had to come out to shut down claims that were peddled surrounding his death.
Many claimed that the author had died, but his family came out to confirm that he was doing well at home.
One of his sons, Mukoma Wa Ngugi, shared that he and his dad even laughed about the rumours that he had died via their phone call.
In a different report, the renowned scholar once criticised the government after the move to deploy Kenyan police to Haiti.
The River Between author shed a tear, saying that leaders who mean well for the country do not make such moves.
He termed the deployment as a wrong move, noting how pained he was that officers were being taken to a different land for a wrong mission.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
