Kenya: President Ruto Leads Tributes As Kenya Mourns Literary Icon Prof. Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has led the country in mourning the death of celebrated author and scholar Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who passed away in the United States at the age of 87.
Kenya: Literary Icon Ngügĩ Wa Thiong’o Dies At 87
[Premium Times] Despite facing imprisonment and exile due to his criticism of the dictatorial government in Kenya, he remained an influential figure in African literature.
Kenya: Silencing the Song – When Politics Fuels Cancel Culture
[Capital FM] Claims of musicians losing their fan base, or living in fear of cancellation, for simply interacting with political leaders or opinion shapers highlight a troubling trend: the weaponisation of cancel culture as a political tool in Kenya.
Kenya: Gachagua Mourns Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o – ‘Africa Has Been Orphaned’
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has paid an emotional tribute to literary giant Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, calling his death a monumental loss to Africa and generations of literary scholars.
Kenya: Ngugi Wa Thiong’o, East Africa’s Iconic Novelist and Literary Giant, Dies At 87
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Renowned Kenyan author and literary icon Ngugi wa Thiong’o has died at the age of 87 in the United States, his family has confirmed.
Kenya: Itumbi Slams Gachagua for Attacking Musicians Over Kindiki Meeting
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy, Dennis Itumbi, has lashed out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over what he termed a “disgraceful and dangerous” attack on Kenyan musicians.
Kenya: Gachagua Slams Kikuyu Musicians for Visiting DP Kindiki, Calls Them Betrayers of Mt Kenya
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on a group of Kikuyu musicians who recently visited Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing them of betraying the Mount Kenya community and calling for a…
Africa: All of Africa Today – May 19, 2025
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Kenya: Media As the Bridge of Civilizations – a Global Call for Integrity and Cooperation
[Capital FM] In the historic city of Qufu, birthplace of Confucius, a recent gathering of global media leaders delivered a timely reminder: the media must remain steadfast defenders of truth, facilitators of dialogue, and custodians of our shared globa…
Kenya: Beauty Exists Everywhere’ – Ballet Builds Hope for Future in Nairobi Slum
[RFI] Nairobi, Kenya – Kibera, Nairobi’s largest informal settlement, is often reduced to images of poverty – rusted tin rooftops, open sewers and overcrowded homes. But a community project is using ballet as a means to build the confidence of the chil…