Following the passing of renowned author and scholar Ngugi wa Thiong'o, leaders from across the political spectrum took to their social media platforms to mourn the loss of the literary icon.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen were some of the leaders who sent their messages of condolences to Ngugi's family.
Ngugi passed away on Wednesday, May 28, aged 87, after health problems in a development which was communicated by his daughter Wanjiku wa Ngugi. "It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dad, Ngugi wa Thiong'o, on the morning of Wednesday, May 28, 2025," she stated.
ODM leader Raila Odinga(left) with former DP Rigathi Gachagua(right) at KICC, September 5,2023.
