Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Kenya Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
One of Kenya's leading musicians, and the one most willing to put political and social injustice directly into a song.
Born in Nairobi in August 1973, Eric Wainaina is among Kenya's foremost musicians, and often writes about the political and social injustice that troubles the country.
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