- Professor Mukoma of Ngugi said he knew about his father, Ngugi of Thiong’o, just minutes through his brother, adding that they had been separated for many years
- Mukoma said he did not know that Ngugi was burned until after the incident, and that the tension was still in the family
- Despite the breakdown, Mukoma said he did not regret speaking publicly about the allegations, saying that his conscience was right
- Mukoma acknowledged the sadness of their years of silence, but said he still loves his father and wished they would speak before Ngugi’s death
When news emerged about the death of Thiong’o Ngugi in the United States, the world was filled with praise from people who praised him, scholars and political leaders as well.
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A prominent Kenyan writer, a drama writer and a scholar, who passed away on Wednesday, May 28, had left an unprecedented mark in the literary world.
He was praised all over the world for his strong defense in African languages and his unstable position against colonialism and oppression.
However, when the world mourned Ngugi, his son, Professor Mukoma of Ngugi, revealed a personal story of pain that was not resolved.
In an interview filled with emotion and NTVMukoma explained that his relationship with his father had been a long way off, had never been fully cured before the death of the author.
Their separation was worsened in March 2024 when Mukoma publicly accused Ngugi of abusing his mother, Nyambura of Ngugi.
Don revealed that it was for Luck Good that he knew his father was on his dying bed, saying that his brother brought a terrible progress.
“I didn’t know he was dying; I would know he was dying through social networks, except one brother who told me, these things are getting worse now. He said.
Mukoma narrated that like many Kenyans, it was news to him that his father had been burned, and it was his will.
“So I didn’t know he had been burned, because you started a family quarrel,” he added.
What is Mukoma’s regret about his relationship with Ngugi
Despite the deterioration of pain, Mukoma said he did not regret telling his truth about the issue.
In a clear reflection of his relationship with his late father, Mukoma opened up about the emotional weight of their last years.
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He admitted that their silence in the final stages of the author’s life was painful, but not for no reason.
Mukoma noted that his special regret is not to spend too much time with his father before he dies.
He did not have sugar-gown the mood of their family behavior, accepting tension and division.
“But one thing I can say about that is that, to me, I told the truth. My conscience is pure. Nothing but, somehow, he brought me to be a true speaker as much as I could. So I can’t lie and say, you know, if we spent a few months ago together laughing with blah, blah, blah.
How does it make me feel? I don’t know. All I can say is that I love him. OK. Despite that, like, I just love her. He is my father. There are more. OK. I just love her. And yes, and I’m sorry that we haven’t talked for the last three or four years. But I have said my truth, ” Mukoma said.
When Thiong’o’s family denied the allegations of his death
In 2021, the famous writer’s family had to respond to allegations that had arisen about his death.
Thiong’o’s family said he was healthy in his home, contrary to widespread reports of his death.
Mukoma admitted that he and his father even laughed at the false rumors during a telephone conversation.
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