Statecraft & Independence
Distinguished
Koigi wa Wamwere
born 1949
Detained by two governments in succession
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
He opposed Kenyatta and then Moi, was detained by both, and wrote I Refuse to Die about it.
Koigi wa Wamwere is one of Kenya's leading human rights activists, known for opposing both the Kenyatta and Moi governments, each of which detained him.
He served in parliament from 2002 to 2007 and is the author of A Woman Reborn, Justice on Trial and I Refuse to Die.
He served in parliament from 2002 to 2007 and is the author of A Woman Reborn, Justice on Trial and I Refuse to Die.
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