List of books written by Ken Walibora

Kenyans are mourning the death of renowned author and journalist Ken Walibora. He was knocked down by a matatu on Friday along Landies Road, Nairobi. The famous author’s death was confirmed today after his body was found at Kenyatta National Hospital mortuary. Ken had been missing since Friday. He wrote several Swahili novels, most of which are used as set books in High Schools. Below are some of his best books Mayai Waziri wa Maradhi na Hadithi Nyingine Siku Njema Ndoto ya Almasi Naskia Sauti ya Mama Kidagaa Kimemwozea Kiti Cha Moyoni Na Hadithi Nyingine Hazina Bora Bobby the Dog Kufa Kizikana Nyota ya Amerika Damu Nyeusi na Hadithi Nyingine Kenyans have taken to social media to mourn Ken Walibora and here are their messages to the fallen linguist. Dennis Okari I read your set-book in high school and later worked with you at NMG. I will not forget your infectious calmness and good humour. It was an honour. RIP Prof Ken Walibora. Death is cruel. #RipKenWalibora Lord Abraham Mutai Rest In Peace the swahili Legend. Azziad Nasenya The Kenyan Shakespeare yes this man who made us fall in love with Swahili novels Ken Walibora Yvonne Okwara-Matole Rest in Peace Ken Walibora! Leading light in African literature! Such a tragic loss! Daniel Ndambuki aka Churchill Kenya National Theatre…my debut into the acting world was this set book..Siku Njema by Prof. Ken Walibora…safiri salama Prof.

Just found this short story by Ken Walibora… Was talking about how people that don't deserve get recognized because of knowing the right people pic.twitter.com/oHoDLeVfor

— Droid (@droid254) April 15, 2020

Dr Ezekiel Mutua Sad day for the literary world and all of us who knew him. AUTHOR, JOURNALIST and literary scholar Prof Ken Walibora Hon Otiende Amollo Oh My God! Just Seen That My Part-Time Football Mate, Great Swahili Linguist & Career Journalist Ken Walibora Is No More!! Rest In Peace Bro Moraa Gitaa I’m shattered. Sad day for Kenyan literati & global Kiswahili literature family. A doyen & legend has rested. Sending much love & light to the family of Prof @KenWalibora . Thank you for the inspiring work you did with PEN Kenya to encourage aspiring writers. Kirekwa RIP Swahili shakespeare Wanjiku Mugane Such a sad day for Swahili literature (Fasihi) May his soul rest in peace and to his family it shall be well.. Emmanuel Kisabuli Ubunifu na uandishi bomba wenye nakshi kuvutia,makiwa kwa ndugu,jamaa na marafiki.ulifanya nikakipenda kiswahili hadi sasa.pumzika salama nguli walibora.inshallah tutaonana baadaye.