Binyavanga Wainaina

Portrait of the late Binyavanga Wainaina in shiny purple suit with white shirt

The world mourns Binyavanga Wainaina: Kenyan literary legend, visionary and LGBTQ activist

Obituary

The award-winning Kenyan writer challenged stereotypes of Africa with biting satire and took on prejudice by documenting his life as an openly gay man.

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Global Scan
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Arts, Culture & Media

Marco Werman speaks with writer Binyavanga Wainaina about his memoir, “One Day I Will Write About This Place”, about growing up in Kenya and becoming a writer.