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Sopuruchi Onwuka
Kenyan celebrated author and scholar, Ngugi wa Thiong’o, has died, local media reported on Wednesday quoting family sources.
The reports hold that daughter of the author who was part of the Africa Writers Series alongside Nigeria’s Chinua Achebe had shared the news of her father’s death in a Facebook statement.
“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. Rîa ratha na rîa thŭa. Tŭrî aira! The family’s spokesperson Nducu Wa Ngugi will announce details of his celebration of life soon,” Wanjiku announced.
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o was a prominent Kenyan author and academic, recognized as a leading novelist in East Africa.
Initially writing in English, he later transitioned to writing in Gikuyu and other indigenous Kenyan languages, reflecting his commitment to decolonization and linguistic self-determination. His works often explore themes of colonialism, cultural identity, and social justice.
Ngugi’s daughter , Wanjiku Wa Ngugi, disclosed that the celebrated author died Wednesday morning. She urged the public to celebrate Ngugi’s full life good fight.
