- A prominent Kenyan writer, scientist, and activist Nggle of Thiong’o died on Wednesday, May 28, at the age of 87
- His son, Ngugi’s Wanjiku, declared his death, saying he grew up “with a life that was completed and faced a heroic battle”
- Ng respons, who spent many years in exile, will be remembered for writing award -winning novels such as A Grain of wheat and petals of blood
Kenyan philosopher and writer Ngugi of Thiong’o has died at the age of 87.
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Her daughter, Ng respons of Ngîgars, shared the news of her death through her Facebook page.
Wanjiku revealed that the famous writer died on Wednesday, May 28, in the morning.
In his message, he urged Kenyans to celebrate Nginc’s life and work, emphasizing that he lived a full life and was born and fought wholeheartedly.
He explained that the family spokesman would provide more information on Ngîg by funeral arrangement.
“With a heavy heart we announce the death of our father, Ng respons of Thiong’o, on Wednesday morning, May 28, 2025.
“He lived a full life, fought a heroic battle. As was his last request, let us celebrate his life and his works. Rîa Ratha and Rîa Thŭa. Tŭrî Aira!“Wanjiku announced.
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Who is Thiong’o?
Thiong’o is a prominent Kenyan writer and consultant, recognized as one of the main writers of the novel in eastern Africa.
He previously wrote in English, later moved to Grac’s writing and other indigenous languages of Kenya, expressing his intention to eliminate colonialism and demanding freedom of language.
His works often discuss the topics of colonialism, cultural identity, and social rights.
Ngilize spent many years in transfer, teaching at high -profile universities such as the University of California, Irvine.
Even away from home, this writer and founder of justice remained very united with Kenya through language use, activism, and his courageous criticism against cruelty.
Among its most popular novels are A Grain of Wheat, Petals of Blood, Devil on the Cross and The River between.
Thiong’o was born on January 5, 1938 in Limuru, Kenya. His father, Thiong’o of Nducu, was a farmer who was overthrown by the English colonists.
His mother was a Ngũgians, one of his many fathers.
Thiong’o’s family’s family opposed the allegations of his death
In 2021, a famous writer’s family had to deal with rumors about his death.
Despite the many allegations that Thiong’o’s Ngîgars had died, his family confirmed that he was in good health at home.
The Ng′doms Muakoma, one of his sons, revealed that he and his father laughed together about false rumors during a telephone conversation.
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