×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Smart Minds Choose Us
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

How fallen spy author John le Carre affected Kibra

Hubert Koundé and Rachel Weisz acting in "The Constant Gardener". [Courtesy]

Many around the globe will mourn the death of one of the most iconic 20th-century espionage writers, but in Kenya, only a few who will in Kibra who will remember the man.

In "The Constant Gardener", David Cornwell, who died on Saturday, December 12, writes a fictional yet engulfing story of the dubious and ethical issues behind the generosity of Pharmaceutical companies in Africa, something that was in question at the time. 

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902