Kenyan Author Refuses English: A Literary Revolution or Just a Really Bold Move?
A Bold Stand Against the Language of the Empire Nairobi, Kenya - In a shocking twist that has sent ripples through the literary community, celebrated Kenyan author Juma Okello has announced he will no longer write in English. This decision has sparked a heated debate among critics, readers, and aspiring authors alike, raising questions about language, identity, and the very fabric of literature in Africa. Okello, who has garnered a following for his poignant storytelling that reflects the complexities of Kenyan life, made the announcement during a press conference held in front of a confused crowd of journalists and a bewildered goat that somehow wandered in....