Unlike Prof Walibora, whose demise attracted the attention of the whole of East Africa and beyond, Kawegere’s death may have passed unnoticed by many. Siku Njema is a story about a young man — Msanifu Kombo aka Kongowea Mswahili, who is born out of wedlock. It was, therefore, a sad coincidence that both Walibora and his translator died in a span of two months. Apart from translating Siku Njema and Animal Farm, Mr Kawegere was an accomplished writer in his own right. Other titles are Vituko vya Bwana na Bibi Msafiri and Mfalme Busara, all published by Hakika Publishers, Tanzania.

Source: Daily Nation May 02, 2020 08:48 UTC