UoN, Taifa Hall: Site of departure, site of return for Ngugi wa Thiong'o

One of the protestors wearing a police helmet after it was snatched from a police officer during protests over the killing of blogger Albert Ojwang. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

This morning, barring prospects of goons patrolling city streets, all roads lead to Taifa Hall at the University of Nairobi (UoN), where a long-awaited celebration of the life and work of Mwalimu Ngugi wa Thiong'o, will be hosted.

The day-long fete, which is free and open to the public will feature films, performance, readings, tributes and panels in honour of the nation's pioneering and one of Africa and the world's most celebrated authors.