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Ngugi: The man who planted stories in our souls

Renowned author Prof Ngugi wa Thiong'o arrived and addressed Kenyan readers druing the launch of his book Kenda Muiyuru by the East frica Educational Publishers at the Kenya National Theatre. [FILE]

Why is Kenya, a small country, so well known across the globe? Is it because of our world-class runners who dominate marathons and bring gold home? Yes. Is it because we share a lineage with Barack Obama, the first black president of the United States? Certainly. But beyond athletics and politics, Kenya gifted the world something even more enduring: Ngugi wa Thiong’o.

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