The rest of the world joins Kenyans to mourn the sudden death of Kenyan author and LGBT activist Binyavanga Wainaina.
According to his family, Binyayanga died at the aged 48,at Aga Khan hospital Nairobi after a short illness.
Binyayanga will be remembered for his amazing writing skills.
Rest in peace, great son of Africa, Binyavanga Wainaina.
— Sam Gichuru (@SamGichuru) May 22, 2019
What a sad morning😢
Rest in Power Binyavanga Wainaina😥😥— Christine Omao (@tinahmo) May 22, 2019
Binyavanga Wainaina is one of my favourite writers.
RIP!— 𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐀𝐢𝐍 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡 (@_mmJosh) May 22, 2019
Il semblerait que Binyavanga Wainaina soit décédé. Puisse-t-il reposer en paix. Je l'ai rencontré une seule fois à Dakar et lui ai dit que j'admirais sa manière d'être inconditionnellement honnête envers lui-même. C'était une voix africaine importante https://t.co/QE7WRWyYw8
— Hady Ba (@hadyba_) May 22, 2019
Binyavanga Wainaina's death: Waiting for comments and opinions of Christians who have a direct ticket to heaven pic.twitter.com/TyU9acsKqo
— Githii (@githii) May 22, 2019
2002 Caine Prize winner for African Writing Binyavanga Wainaina dies at 48 after a short illness. pic.twitter.com/QCYhuPYDx8
— Derrick Ohato (@DerrickOhato) May 22, 2019
The course that Binyavanga Wainaina set for Kenya's (and yes, African) literary space! My goodness.
Now that is a casket too heavy.
He fought hardest at the end. I hope he rests now. I hope he finally breathes.
— Magunga (@theMagunga) May 22, 2019