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As we celebrate Ngugi wa Thiong’o, let's reflect on need for national renewal

Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o

Renowned author Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o.


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By  The Watchman

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Ngugi wa Thiong’o inspired generations of writers in Kenya and beyond.
  • The Ministry of Mining should seek funds to research and exploit the rich idle resources.

Mourning Ngugi • While mourning writer Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s death, Miriam Manya says, it’s time to celebrate him and reflect on the need for national renewal. “We need a nation of patriots and persons of integrity, championing equity, inclusion and non-marginalisation of all its citizens. Let’s also add the value of national respect, which is in short supply.” Her contact is [email protected].

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Son of the soil • A literary mugumo tree, Prof Ngugi wa Thiongo’s, has fallen, “marking the closing chapter of a life of genius, controversy, bitterness, heartbreak, and anger”, remarks Robert Mukirae. “Like many a prophet, he was more lauded abroad than at home, where he was vilified and incarcerated. He was a true a son of the soil. Fare thee well, Professor!” His contact is [email protected].

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Inspiration • Ngugi wa Thiong’o, university don XN Iraki notes, “inspired generations of writers in Kenya and beyond”. He adds: “We hope more Kenyans and Africans, in general, will nurture and support local languages. To honour him, our universities should start degree programmes in the local languages. I personally would enrol for a BSc degree course in Dholuo.” His contact is [email protected]. 

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Minerals • The Ministry of Mining should seek money for conducting research and exploiting the rich idle resources hidden in the ground, says F. Mukembu. “I’m convinced that our country is endowed with many resources that are yet to be discovered. This is one of the ways to boost the economy. It should be tried out to boost economic development.” His contact is [email protected].

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Funding • During US President Donald Trump’s recent visit to the Middle East, Alnashir D. Walji says, he went to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates but tactfully avoided Israel. “The purpose of his globe-trotting was to procure colossal funding. But in his conflict with South Africa and the deportation of Mexican immigrants, he’s biting more than he can chew.” His contact is [email protected]. 

Have a watchful day, won’t you!