Quotes from People Born in Kenya

Encounter a broad spectrum of memorable quotations by philosophers, scientists, and change-makers in Kenya, showcasing the enduring customs and evolving ideas in Kenya.

Ali Mazrui

Academic

· Kenya

1933 - 2014

Ben Jipcho

Olympic athlete

· Kenya

1943

Bernard Lagat

Olympic athlete

· Kenya

1974

Beryl Markham

Author

· Kenya

1902 - 1986

Binyavanga Wainaina

Author

· Kenya

1971

David Rudisha

Track and field athlete

· Kenya

1988

douglaskiogoraquotes

Author

· Kenya

Louis Leakey

Paleoanthropologist

· Kenya

1903

Martin Lel

Runner

· Kenya

1978

Ngugi wa Thiong'o

Writer

· Kenya

1938

Paul Tergat

Long-distance runner

· Kenya

1969

PLO Lumumba

Lawyer

· Kenya

1962

Raila Odinga

Politician

· Kenya

1945

Richard Leakey

Paleoanthropologist

· Kenya

1944

Tegla Loroupe

Long-distance runner

· Kenya

1973

Tom Mboya

Politician

· Kenya

1930

Wangari Maathai

Environmental activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate

· Kenya

1940

William Sigei

Runner

· Kenya

1996

Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor

Author

· Kenya

1968