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It was a long journey of tribulation but no regrets

By KARANJA NJOROGE and LILLIAN ALUANGA-DELVAUX

Kenya: At 84, Monica Wangu Wamwere’s age has not erased the fighting spirit that has marked her life.  Wangu, mother to political prisoner and former Subukia MP Koigi  wa Wamwere baffled many with her relentless perseverance when many were imprisoned for their political views in the 1980’s and 90’s.

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