Son of Ngugi wa Thiong'o Reveals Family's Painful Secret

Son of Ngugi wa Thiong'o Opens Up About Family Rift: A Poignant Interview. Kenya - Mukoma Wa Ngugi, son of celebrated Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o, recently shared a deeply personal account of his family's struggles. In an interview with TV47, Mukoma revealed that a tweet he posted about his father's past physical abuse of his mother caused a significant rift between them. "I tweeted about my father, Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong'o, physically abusing my mother, and that created acrimony between us," Mukoma stated. He described their last conversations as "contentious." However, he emphasized that this wasn't how he remembered his father. The interview offers a rare glimpse into the private life of a prominent literary family, highlighting the complexities of relationships and the challenges of reconciling personal experiences with public image. Despite the difficult subject matter, Mukoma's heartfelt words convey a lasting love for his father, leaving a lasting impact on viewers and readers.