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Bildad Kaggia (1921–2005) was a prominent Kenyan nationalist, Mau Mau leader, and politician known for his fierce advocacy for independence and social justice. After serving in the British Army during WWII, he returned to Kenya deeply opposed to colonialism and helped form an African-led religious and political movement. He served as an MP for Kandara and held a ministerial post in Kenyatta’s cabinet before retiring from politics in 1974. Kaggia was also instrumental in opposing apartheid laws in Nairobi, founding trade unions and vernacular newspapers, and leading the Anti-Federation League, which prevented Kenya’s inclusion in the Central African Federation. His legacy is preserved through the Bildad M. Kaggia Foundation, led by his daughter, Njoki Kaggia.
Anniversary/Memorial · Created 2 Apr 2025, 8:17 a.m. by p*[email protected]
Binyavanga Wainaina (1971–2019) was a Kenyan writer, journalist, and outspoken literary figure, best known for winning the 2002 Caine Prize for African Writing and founding Kwani?, East Africa’s first major literary magazine. His memoir, One Day I Will Write About This Place, was published in 2011, and his satirical essay How to Write About Africa became one of his most famous works. A bold advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, he publicly came out as gay in 2014 and later revealed he was HIV positive. He passed away in 2019 after a stroke, leaving behind a legacy of fearless storytelling and literary excellence.
Anniversary/Memorial · Created 19 Mar 2025, 8:41 a.m. by p*[email protected]
Mutula Kilonzo (1948–2013) was a Kenyan lawyer, politician, and philanthropist who rose from humble beginnings to become a respected legal mind and statesman. He earned a First-Class Honours degree in law from the University of Dar es Salaam, later establishing a successful legal practice before serving as President Moi’s legal advisor and eventually entering politics. He held various ministerial positions, including Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs and Minister for Education, and was elected Makueni Senator in 2013. Known for his philanthropy, he founded the Mwaki Foundation, though it became dormant after his death. He passed away under mysterious circumstances at his ranch in April 2013, with the cause remaining inconclusive.
Anniversary/Memorial · Created 18 Mar 2025, 11:36 a.m. by p*[email protected]
Makhan Singh, born in Punjab, India, migrated to Nairobi, Kenya, at 14, where he became a pioneer of trade unionism. Working at his father’s printing press after school, he developed a passion for workers’ rights, later traveling to India in 1939 to study trade unionism and engaging in anti-colonial activism. Upon his return to Kenya in 1947, his relentless push for independence led him to coin the slogan “Uhuru Sasa” (Freedom Now), which alarmed colonial authorities. As a result, he was detained for eleven years without trial. A staunch advocate for racial unity, Singh played a key role in founding the East African Trade Union Congress and urged Indians and Africans to unite in their struggle against British rule. He passed away in 1973 due to cardiac arrest.
Anniversary/Memorial · Created 28 Feb 2025, 9:53 p.m. by p*[email protected]
Bob Collymore (1958–2019) was a visionary leader who served as CEO of Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecom provider. Born in Guyana, he moved to the UK as a teenager and later built a career in telecommunications, eventually joining Safaricom in 2010. Under his leadership, the company achieved significant growth, championed inclusivity, and launched initiatives like the Safaricom International Jazz Festival. Diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in 2017, he continued working while undergoing treatment. He passed away on July 1, 2019, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and social impact.
Anniversary/Memorial · Created 28 Feb 2025, 10:04 p.m. by p*[email protected]
Michael Kijana Wamalwa (1944–2003) was a distinguished Kenyan politician and the country’s eighth Vice President. A charismatic leader and eloquent orator, he studied law at King’s College London and later taught at the University of Nairobi before entering politics in 1974. Rising through the ranks, he became the chairman of FORD-Kenya and played a crucial role in uniting opposition forces against the long-standing KANU regime. In 2002, he was instrumental in Mwai Kibaki’s presidential victory and was appointed Vice President. A philanthropist and national unifier, he fell ill in 2003 and passed away in London on August 23, 2003, receiving a state burial.
Death and Funeral Announcement · Created 1 Mar 2025, 11:52 a.m. by p*[email protected]
Daudi Kabaka (1939–2001), known as the “King of Twist,” was a Kenyan musician whose career spanned decades, blending twist, rhumba, and traditional Luhya rhythms. He started his career at Equator Sound Studio and later co-founded African Eagles Recording Ltd. His song Helule Helule was famously covered by The Tremeloes, and Harambee Harambee became a national anthem of sorts on Kenya’s Voice of Kenya (KBC). Kabaka also taught creative arts at Kenyatta University, earning recognition as Kenyan Cultural Ambassador (1993). He passed away in 2001 and was laid to rest in Tiriki, Western Kenya.
Anniversary/Memorial · Created 15 Mar 2025, 7:24 a.m. by p*[email protected]
Ali Mazrui (1933–2014) was a renowned Kenyan-born scholar, writer, and political thinker, known for his work on Africa, Islam, and North-South relations. Educated in Manchester, Columbia, and Oxford, he later taught at Makerere University, the University of Michigan, and Binghamton University. His ideas on Africa’s Triple Heritage (Africanity, Islam, and Christianity) shaped global discourse, and he was a prolific writer and journalist. He produced The Africans: A Triple Heritage, a widely acclaimed documentary aired on BBC and PBS. Mazrui passed away in New York and was buried in his hometown, Mombasa, Kenya.
Anniversary/Memorial · Created 15 Mar 2025, 7:32 a.m. by p*[email protected]
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