Celebrated Swahili writer and journalist Ken Walibora Waliaula has died, after a vehicle apparently run him over on Landhies Road in Nairobi.
The distinguished scholar is said to have been killed in the freak accident on Friday last week, and his body taken to Kenyatta National Hospital mortuary. The celebrated author was rushed to the facility for treatment where he succumbed to the injuries sustained during the accident.
Tributes have been pouring in following the Professor’s demise with many remembering his books.The scholar has over 40 titles to his name. Among the most famous of these are Ndoto ya Amerika and Siku Njema. The latter was a secondary school set book between 1997 and 2003. Kidagaa Kimemwozea, another popular book was also used as a compulsory text in secondary schools in 2013.
Among other notable books, the author wrote, include Kufa Kuzikana, Tuzo, Ndoto ya Almasi and Damu Nyeusi co-edited with Said A. Mohamed.
Ken Walibora Waliaula was born on January 6, 1964, at his parents’ home in Baraki, Bungoma. His family moved to Kitale and later Cherangany with the Trans Nzoia region later on shaping up the idea for his book Siku Njema.
56 year old Ken Walibora holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Cultural Studies from the Ohio State University, USA and had worked for among others the national broadcaster KBC and NTV.
Apart from anchoring and authoring books, he also taught as a lecturer in the US. A teacher by profession, Walibora served as a Swahili high school teacher between 1985 and 1986. He later worked as a probation officer at the Ministry of Home Affairs between 1988 and 1996.
“President Uhuru Kenyatta has described the late Walibora as a polished broadcaster and prolific writer whose literary works will continue to inspire future generations,” a statement from State House reads.
In his message on Twitter, Deputy President William Ruto said Ken was a man of insight and brevity; a driving force with monumental energy and vision when pushing Swahili laingage related issues
“We will miss his great depth of knowlegde, positive orientation , wit and resilience”, Dr. Ruto added. “Our thoughts and love goes out to Prof. Walibora’s family, friends ,the academia and the media fraternity. Rest in peace”
While conveying their deepest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Prof. Ken Walibora, the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) said that until his death, Walibora was a lecturer at the Riara University School of International Relations and Diplomacy, where he served as a director of the Global and Language Studies Centre.
He was 55.
895812 231921Your home is valueble for me. Thanks!? This web page is genuinely a walk-via for all of the information you necessary about this and didn know who to ask. Glimpse right here, and you l certainly uncover it. 42428
949258 179795I like this web site because so considerably utile stuff on here : D. 574974
38289 626433This kind of lovely blog youve, glad I identified it!?? 825287
980807 220333Thank you for the auspicious writeup. It in reality was a amusement account it. Look complicated to far delivered agreeable from you! Nonetheless, how can we maintain in touch? 542791
405844 746093Its like you read my mind! You appear to know so much about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I feel which you can do with some pics to drive the message home a bit, but rather of that, this really is fantastic weblog. A wonderful read. Ill definitely be back. 602370
An fascinating discussion is value comment. I think that it is best to write extra on this matter, it won’t be a taboo topic however generally people are not enough to talk on such topics. To the next. Cheers ohio recreational dispensaries
Great post, you have pointed out some fantastic points , I likewise think this s a very wonderful website. attic ventilation in Atlanta
You have done a great job on this article. It’s very readable and highly intelligent. You have even managed to make it understandable and easy to read. You have some real writing talent. Thank you. tarps
Hey what a brilliant post I have come across and believe me I have been searching out for this similar kind of post for past a week and hardly came across this. Thank you very much and will look for more postings from you. Houston Dog Trainer
339397 367815Some genuinely excellent information , Gladiola I detected this. 510442
I think this is an informative post and it is very useful and knowledgeable. therefore, I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in writing this article. dog trainer in spring texas
Thanks for the valuable information and insights you have so provided here… dog training 77573
This was really an interesting topic and I kinda agree with what you have mentioned here! puppy training 77388
I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in writing this article. I am hoping the same best work from you in the future as well.. Puppy training Houston
This is a great inspiring article.I am pretty much pleased with your good work.You put really very helpful information. Keep it up. Keep blogging. Looking to reading your next post. Fearful dog training Houston
This is very interesting content! I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your points and have come to the conclusion that you are right about many of them. You are great. Psychiatric service dog training Houston
Great content material and great layout. Your website deserves all of the positive feedback it’s been getting. Dog boarding near Cypress TX
Thankyou for this wondrous post, I am glad I observed this website on yahoo. Dog daycare with training Houston
740431 813121Hey! Im at function surfing around your blog from my new apple iphone! Just wanted to say I enjoy reading via your blog and appear forward to all your posts! Maintain up the outstanding function! 176231