Elimo Njau, Master of Canvas & Clay

Artiste: Elimo Njau

As a man who ranks among Africa greatest artists, Njau is truly the father of art in East Africa. His work on display in Paa ya Paa Art Centre describes his mastery as a sculptor, painter, muralist as well as a poet. He’s credited with being the first African artist to exhibit in London. At age 80, he can still be found at his centre giving tips to upcoming artists.

Prof. Ali Al’amin Mazrui

Dr. Mazrui 1998

Born in the 1933 in Mombasa and graduated from Manchester University with Distinction, he is arguably Kenya’s most feted scholar and historian. As the Kenyan Coast celebrates one of its great, the rest of the nation observes his immense contribution to education and political science.