Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Kenyan author and dissident, dies at 87
Why in the news
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, a revered Kenyan man of letters, passed away.
Key facts
- A Kenyan novelist and dissident, aged 87 at death.
- Wrote dozens of fiction and non-fiction books.
- Traced Kenya’s path from British imperialism to tyranny under home rule.
- Questioned the language used to tell stories, not only the stories.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o |
| Country | Kenya |
| Age | 87 |
| Known for | Fiction, non-fiction and dissent |
Exam angle
- Person: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Kenya.
- Role: author and voice of dissent.