Kenya: German University Honors Writer Ngugi Wa Thiong'o

Ngugi's literary works, like "The devil crucified" and "Matigari," pointed mostly to shortcomings within the Kenyan state. Now, Germany's University of Bayreuth is awarding him an honorary doctorate.

The University of Bayreuth in Southern Germany awarded Kenyan writer and literary scholar Ngugi wa Thiong'o an honorary doctorate on Monday (05.05.2014). According to the college, Ngugi's work within the realms of literature merit such an honor.

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