Discover the inspiring life story of Great Lakes Africa greatest sons and daughters. From their humble beginnings to their rise to success, mulembenation.co.ke biographies takes you on a journey through their personal and professional achievements. Learn about their challenges, triumphs, and contributions to their field. Explore their legacy and be inspired by their story
The most complete Prof Chris Wanjala Biography. Get to know all about his education, career including books and publications, family, death. Who is Prof. Chris Wanjala? He came to be known as “the father of literary criticism in the region” Full name is Christopher Lukorito Wanjala. Born 4th April, 1944, Chesamisi in Bungoma County. Died … Read more
Fate had it that Grace Namuleyi Wasike would be born of Maragoli (maternal) and Bukusu (paternal) descent, be raised Bukusu, and cook in Maragoli. Those who know Luhya politics know such a mix of heritage would have made it incredibly difficult for Namuleyi to do any of what she did. But sheer force of will … Read more
Joseph Kubende was a Kenyan gifted Bukusu language orator, published author and political operative. Who is Joseph Kubende Joseph loved to call himself Kubende Wa’Wekhomba. In his health, Wa’Wekhomba loved to dance kamabeka and sing to the public. He had a voice full of life which he was not ashamed to make use of, be … Read more
We loved you Father Christopher Wanyonyi. Born 17th April 1958 died 8th August 2021, died aged 61. ℣. Requiem æternam dona ei (eis), Domine℟. Et lux perpetua luceat ei (eis):℣. Requiescat (-ant) in pace.℟. Amen. subscribe In my chronicles on growing up Luhya, documented on this website, I must have dropped titbits here and there of … Read more
We are saddened by the passing on of Prof. Maurice Mang’oli, 67, on 14th July 2020 and pray that the Almighty Wele Khakaba gives comfort and strength to the family and friends. The late Prof. Maurice Kizito Wafula Mang’oli was born on 5th September 1953 to the late Mzee Sylvester Makhakara Mang’oli and the late … Read more
Popular media has rightfully positioned Prof. Julia Auma Ojiambo’s stock among that of immortals. For us in Mulembe, she seats at the table with the likes of the late Joseph Otiende, Francis Imbuga and Calestous Juma. As the subject of a Master of Arts in Literature thesis by Marciana Nafula Were, Prof . Julia Ojiambo, … Read more
