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Bethwel Ogot: Scholar who reshaped African history dies at 95

Bethwel Ogot. [Standard, File]

Bethwel Ogot, a prominent Kenyan historian and scholar, has died at the age of 95.

His death was confirmed by Siaya Governor James Orengo, who described him as one of the greatest scholars the continent has seen.

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