Saturday 9 June 2012

POTRAITS OF GREAT KENYANS...



As we focus on National Identity, here's a collection of portraits of( a few) memorable & extraordinary Kenyan personalities.




The late Dr Robert Ouko: eloquent & charismatic politician/Kenya's Minister of Foreign Affairs during Moi's regime




Musician/Activist/Playwright: Eric Wainaina (Afro Fusion/World music)









The Late Wangari Maathai :Environmentalist /Activist/Nobel Laureate

















The late Thomas Joseph Mboya was one of Kenya's charismatic & progressive politicians.






 





Paul Tergat : Kenyan professional long distance runner/World record holder in  numerous Marathons 2003-2007



The late J.M Kariuki : Activist/outspoken & progressive leader/ Ndaragua North MP-during Kenyatta's regime







Kimani Ng'ang'a Maruge (c. 1920 - August 14, 2009) holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest person to start primary school (see: movie The First Grader)






Suzzanna Owiyo :Kenyan Musician/songwriter/guitarist-she’s been dubbed Africa’s “Tracy Chapman”.
( Fusion of Luo folk ;Modern & Traditional Genre)






Kenya's Chief Justice, Dr Willy Mutunga :human rights activist/distinguished academic with high reform credentials


















No comments:

Post a Comment