Google today is honouring Kenyan author, pediatrician, and human rights advocate Margaret Ogola.
Most notably known for her book, The River and The Source which won the 1995 Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for best first book, Africa Region, Margaret Ogola is also known for so much more than shaping a generation of African literature enthusiasts and the new age authors.
Kenyans on twitter have had an outpouring of comments commending Google on bringing light to this national treasure to the country.
“Local doodles provide a way for Google to connect with Kenyans about what matters to them and to help celebrate the important moments. We celebrated Wangari Maathai and today we’re celebrating a literary figure, Dr. Margaret Ogola,” stated Dorothy Ooko, head of communications and public affairs, SSA.
There is As part of the commemoration, a special reading of her book The River and the Source will be held at Prestige Bookshop, Mama Ngina Street at 1700hrs in Kenya’s Capital Nairobi. Readings will be led by her family and several Kenyan authors.
Here is why Margaret Ogola is worthy of knowing and honouring.
