The Ngūgī wa Thiong'o Family Museum

The Ngūgī wa Thiong'o Family Museum (NwTFM) aims to honor and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of the Ngūgī wa Thiong'o and his family to literature, culture, and social activism in Kenya and beyond. Located in Gitogothi, Limuru, the museum will serve as an artistic beacon, presenting visitors with an immersive intellectual experience.

The NwTFM's mission is to continue, foster, and educate the public about the literary legacy and social impact of Ngūgī Wa Thiong'o and his family. Through exhibitions, educational programs, and community engagement, the museum seeks to encourage the youth to embrace and contribute meaningfully to society through the arts and cross-cultural exchanges of artistic expressions at home and abroad. The NwTFM will be framed to empower, promote, and anchor African Languages, inspire future generations to explore and express their artistic imagination using their mother tongues and foster inter-national cultural and educational exchange while shaping the narrative of African languages, African literature, and social activism for years to come.

KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE NWTFM

• Exhibition/Galleries

• Educational Programs

• Local and international Community Outreach programming

• Cultural Events and Performances

• Research and Scholarly Activities

• Environmental and Sustainability Considerations

• Digital Archive

• Promotion of African Languages

• Temporary Exhibits and Artist Residencies