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Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong’o misses out on another Nobel literature prize

Diaspora Messenger Oct 5, 2017 0

Another year of disappointment for the African favourite for the Nobel Prize in Literature, Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong’o who has been tipped to win the prestigious prize since 2010. The 2017 prize was awarded to British novelist Kazuo…

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Photos:Uhuru hosts Ngugi wa Thiong’o at State House, 38 years after being jailed by…

Diaspora Messenger Jun 8, 2015 0

President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked author Ngugi Wa Thiong’o to "come back home" saying Kenya has transformed into a "land of opportunity". Speaking while hosting Ngugi at State House, Nairobi on Monday, Uhuru asked skilled Kenyans to…

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CELEBRATE KENYAN ARTISTS NOW, NOT LATER

Diaspora Messenger Mar 21, 2015 0

Under-estimated potential of the Kenyan artistic industry:The Kenyan literary and artistic scene was abuzz with surprises this week. Actor Kajwang was hospitalized in Nairobi for an eye surgery and caused a beeline of all and sundry to his…

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Hilarious Story:Man Narrates To Uhuru How He Paid Supermarket Bill With Sweets

admin Sep 18, 2014 0

No coins for change:For the longest time, Kenyans have complained about this candy currency used by almost all supermarkets. Basically, if your balance has anything below 5 shillings, the cashier gives you sweets instead. I personally do…

German university honors Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong’o

admin May 6, 2014 0

Ngugi's literary works, like "The devil crucified" and "Matigari," pointed mostly to shortcomings within the Kenyan state. Now, Germany’s University of Bayreuth is awarding him an honorary doctorate. The University of Bayreuth in…

Ngugi wa Thiong’o to be honoured by German university

admin Apr 25, 2014 0

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o is to receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Bayreuth after being nominated by the Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS). Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, who lives in the United…

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