Kenyan legendary author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o dies at age 87
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the legendary Kenyan author, scholar, and revolutionary thinker, has passed away at the age of 87. In 2022, he won the African Genius Award alongside Wole Soyinka.
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Anthony Omari: The Kenyan Who Sacrificed His Face To Save The Lives Of 37 Orphans
In 2012, a 24-year-old Kenyan, Anthony Omari, who worked at the Faraja Children’s Home, a Kenyan orphanage, confronted three machete-armed intruders who broke into his orphanage.
Top 10 largest economies in Africa 2023
According to Trading Economics, here are the top 10 largest economies in Africa in 2023.
Kenyan President William Ruto Honors Record-Breaking Runner Faith Kipyegon with Cash and a House
Faith Kipyegon, the record-breaking distance runner, was presented with a grand reward of $35,000 and a brand-new house by Kenyan President William Ruto. Kipyegon’s extraordinary achievement of smashing two world records within a week earned her this exceptional recognition.
Meet Priscilla Sitienei: The World’s Oldest Primary School Pupil at Aged 99
Priscilla Sitienei is currently the most inductee in the record books after becoming the world’s oldest primary school pupil. The
Angella Okutoyi, Kenya’s First Tennis Player To Win A Wimbledon Title
18-year-old Kenyan tennis player, Angella Okutoyi is set to take over tennis. This year, the 18 years old became the first Kenyan in history to win a Wimbledon title.
Black History Month: The Mau Mau Uprising
The Mau Mau uprising began in 1952 as a reaction to inequalities and injustices in British-controlled Kenya. The response of the colonial administration was a fierce crackdown on the rebels, resulting in many deaths. By 1956 the uprising had effectively been crushed, but the extent of opposition to the British regime had clearly been demonstrated and Kenya was set on the path to independence, which was finally achieved in 1963.
Meet Kimani Maruge: The Oldest Person To Ever Enroll In Primary School
It is never too late after all. There might be years wasted but no mistake is too great to bounce
Meet Anna Qabale: The Kenyan Nurse Who Won the First Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award Worth $250,000
Anna Qabale Duba is a young Kenyan nurse who recently made history by becoming the first recipient of the Aster Guardian Global Nursing Award. She stood out among 24,000 applicants because of her tireless efforts to promote education, raise awareness about menstrual hygiene, and endless campaigns against outdated cultural practices such as Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in her community.
As Inflation Rises, Kenyan Government Increases Minimum Wage
A cushioning mechanism it is, as Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta announces a 12% increase in the minimum wage. This is
