Renowned Kenyan author and academic Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o has died aged 87 after a long battle with health complications, his family has announced. Ngũgĩ, who faced kidney issues and limited mobility in recent years, died on the morning of Wednesday, May 28. "It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dad, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, this Wednesday morning, May 28 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.
