Renowned author Ken Walibora is Laid to Rest.

Renowned writer and journalist Ken Waliaula Walibora has been laid to rest. The burial at his Huruma village, Cherangany Constituency in Trans-Nzoia County, was however attended by only 15 people in line with the government directives to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Ken Walibora Biography

Ken Walibora was a media personality, writer and speaker born in Baraki, Bungoma County. He was also the group quality manager, Kiswahili Media at Nation Media Group (radio, Tv, Online, Print)and popularly known for his book ‘Siku Njema’.

Walibora was a senior lecturer at Riara University and acknowledged highly for his skills in writing books as well as being the world’s largest professional in African Languages.

Ken Walibora Age And Birthday

Ken was 55 years old as of 2020, he was born on January 6, 1965, in Baraki, Bungoma County. He celebrated his birthday on January 6th every year.

Ken Walibora Height and Weight

Ken appeared to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Ken Walibora Education Background

2009: Graduate student at The Ohio State University, Ph.D. in Comparative Cultural Studies

June 2006: Graduate student at The Ohio State University, M.A Comparative Cultural Studies

2004-2009: Undergraduate student at the University of Nairobi, Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Swahili Studies

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Ken Walibora Family

Ken Walibora Parents and Siblings

He was born at his parents’ home in Baraki, Bungoma, with the help of a traditional midwife. His family moved to Kitale and later Cherangany.

Ken Walibora Wife / Married

Walibora liked to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he was married or had any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Ken Walibora Job History

August 2013: Anchor at QTv Mwisho Juma ( A Kiswahili news programme that airs every Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm)

June 2013- Present: Group quality manager, Kiswahili Media at Nation Media Group (radio, Tv, Online, and Print)

August 2009- May 2013: Assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin- Madison.

October 1999- April 2004: Swahili News Anchor at Nation Media Group

1996-1999: Swahili Radio News Anchor, News Editor and Translator at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation.

1988-1996: Probation officer, Ministry of Home affairs, Kenya

1985-1986: High school English and Swahili teacher

Ken Walibora Net Worth

Walibora did not reveal his net worth. He was a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about his net worth are revealed.

Ken Walibora Set Books

• Siku Njema
• Naskia Sauti ya Mama
• Ndoto ya Almasi
• Mbaya Wetu
• Chapuchapu
• Hazina Bora
• Kidagaa Kimemwozea
• Kufa Kuzikana
• Damu Nyeusi an Hadithi Nyingine
• Upande Mwingine
• Innocence Long Lost
• Homa ya Nyumbani

Ken Walibora Awards and Nomination

Ken Walibora Literary and Media Awards

• The Dr. Brenda Pfaehler Award of Excellence from Center for Educational Opportunity (CEO), UW-Madison.
• Recipient of Wallah bin Wallah Award 2011 for contribution to Swahili Studies.
• Winner of the 2009 Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature for Hasira Hapana!
• Runner up in 2008 Wahome Mutahi Prize for Literature for Ndoto ya Almasi.
• Runner up in 2007 Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature for Innocence Long Lost.
• Runner up in 2005 Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature for novel Kufa Kuzikana.
• Runner up in 2004 National Book Week Award for Swahili novel Kaka Tupu.
• Winner of the 2003 Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature for novella Ndoto ya Amerika.
• Winner of 2003 writers’ category of best Kenyans under forty, in the “Top 40 under 40” viewer survey by the Kenya Television Network (KTN).

Ken Walibora Academic Awards

• University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School Summer salary award for 2012
• University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate School Summer salary award for 2010
• The Ohio State University’s Presidential Fellowship Award of $18,000 monthly for 12 months (2008-2009).
• Edward J. Ray Travel Award for 2008 ($750).
• Office of International Education (OIE) travel award for 2007 ($300)18Nominated for The Ohio State University’s 2007 Graduate Associate TeachingAward.
• Graduate School Small Grant 2007 ($500).
• Edward J. Ray Travel Award for 2007 ($750).
• Runner up in the graduate category of Nation Council for Black Studies (NCBS)essay contest for 2007($250).
• Edward J. Ray Travel Award for 2005 ($750).
• Graduate School Small Grant for 2005($450).
• Office of International Education (OIE) travel award for 2005 ($1000)
• The Ohio State University Fellowship for MA in African American and African studies 2004-05.Additional Awards
• Runner up in the graduate category of Nation Council for Black Studies (NCBS)essay contest for 2009 ($250).
• Runner up best Swahili News Anchor award from Kenya Union of Journalists(2003).
• Nominated in best Swahili TV news anchor category in the Coca-Cola sponsored Chaguo la Teeniz, 2002, 2003, 2004

Ken Walibora Professional Affiliations

2011- Present: Translation Caucus of ALA (TRACALA)

2009-present: African Studies Association (ASA)

2008-present: Modern Language Association (MLA

2007-present: African Literature Association (ALA)

2006-present: Project Narrative at Ohio State University

2005-present: Association of Teachers of African Languages (ALTA)

2005-present: National Council of Black Studies (NCBS)

1996-present: Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ)

Frequently Asked Questions About Ken Walibora

Who is Ken Walibora?

Ken Walibora was a media personality, writer and speaker born in Baraki, Bungoma County. He was also the group quality manager, Kiswahili Media at Nation Media Group (radio, Tv, Online, Print)and popularly known for his book ‘Siku Njema’.

How old is Ken Walibora?

Ken was 55 years old as of 2020, he was born on January 6, 1965, in Baraki, Bungoma County. He celebrated his birthday on January 6th every year.

How tall is Ken Walibora?

Ken appeared to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Is Ken Walibora married?

Walibora liked to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he was married or had any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

How much is Ken Walibora worth?

Walibora did not reveal his net worth. He was a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about his net worth are revealed.

Where does Ken Walibora live?

Because of security reasons, Walibora never shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of the house.

Is Ken Walibora dead or alive?

Ken Walibora is dead. He was 55 years old as of 2020.

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