Kenyan History Scholar Bethwel Ogot Dies at 95.
Renowned African historian Bethwel Allan Ogot died Thursday at a hospital in Kisumu, Kenya. The 95-year-old scholar specialized in African history research and theory.
His family said he passed away after a brief illness. Leaders across Kenya mourned his death and praised his academic legacy.
"He was one of the greatest scholars of our time," said Siaya Governor James Orengo. "He leaves behind seminal works and historical treatises."
Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda called Ogot's death untimely. "His exceptional scholarship made a lasting impact," Ojienda said.
Human rights advocate Al-Amin Kimathi honored Ogot on social media. "A giant of African history has left us," he wrote, noting Ogot's birth date of August 3, 1929.
Ogot earned recognition as a distinguished thinker. His historical writings stand as his greatest achievement, marking decades of contribution to African scholarship.
Renowned African historian Bethwel Allan Ogot died Thursday at a hospital in Kisumu, Kenya. The 95-year-old scholar specialized in African history research and theory.
His family said he passed away after a brief illness. Leaders across Kenya mourned his death and praised his academic legacy.
"He was one of the greatest scholars of our time," said Siaya Governor James Orengo. "He leaves behind seminal works and historical treatises."
Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda called Ogot's death untimely. "His exceptional scholarship made a lasting impact," Ojienda said.
Human rights advocate Al-Amin Kimathi honored Ogot on social media. "A giant of African history has left us," he wrote, noting Ogot's birth date of August 3, 1929.
Ogot earned recognition as a distinguished thinker. His historical writings stand as his greatest achievement, marking decades of contribution to African scholarship.
