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Ngugi wa Thiong'o: Kwaheri to Kenya’s literary star and my writer friend Grace Ogot

We first met in 1957 as rivals in debate between Maseno and Alliance. The two schools had a bond in Carey Francis who had been headmaster of both schools at different times. Maseno hosted us. I led the Alliance team in support of the motion: If you want peace prepare for war.

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