Prof Paul Wainaina welcomed by KU students. What happens when a clear and steady voice is judged disruptive in a society that rewards ambiguity, compromise and silence? I came face-to-face with this when I started following the story of Prof Paul Wainaina. The same questions stayed with me as I wrote the foreword to Prof Paul Wainaina’s autobiography. Wainaina has performed an act of worship by telling his story.

Source: Standard Digital February 14, 2026 09:30 UTC