Ngugi wa Thiong’o, one of Africa’s most revered literary figures, has passed on.
His daughter, Wanjiku wa Ngugi, confirmed his death through a brief message published on her Facebook page on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
According to the daughter, his last wishes were that people should celebrate his life and work
“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,” Wanjiku wa Ngugi wrote.
