Caption for the landscape image: Prof Ken Walibora: Public inquest into mystery death of NMG ex-journalist begins Wednesday, December 03, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Kenyan author, the late Ken Walibora. He died in April 2020. Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group By Richard Munguti Correspondent Nation Media Group Article Related A public inquest into the mysterious death of renowned author and former Nation Media Group (NMG) journalist Prof Ken Walibora has begun. It kicked off with a traffic police officer who was at the scene saying he was knocked by a speeding minibus near Machakos Country Bus Park five years ago. Corporal Mwanagisi Hilal said that on April 10, 2020, she found Prof Walibora writing in pain while bleeding profusely with broken limbs. PREMIUM Ken Walibora death: No answers five years on Renowned author's family yet to get closure over his puzzling death five years ago. PREMIUM Ken Walibora’s death: Senate says Kenyatta Hospital is not to blame While the circumstances of Walibora's death remain unclear, Kenyatta Hospital has faced public condemnation. PREMIUM The final 15 hours to Walibora’s death Prof Walibora was knocked down by a car as he crossed Landhies Road from Muthurwa market. PREMIUM NGOTHO: How a weak education system almost betrayed Walibora He was a genius when it came to languages. PREMIUM Walibora: I strive to depict the real world in my books A chat with the author of Siku Njema and other titles that are loved by Kenyan Kiswahili examiners Recommended for you PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
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PREMIUM The final 15 hours to Walibora’s death Prof Walibora was knocked down by a car as he crossed Landhies Road from Muthurwa market.
PREMIUM NGOTHO: How a weak education system almost betrayed Walibora He was a genius when it came to languages.
PREMIUM Walibora: I strive to depict the real world in my books A chat with the author of Siku Njema and other titles that are loved by Kenyan Kiswahili examiners
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.