Tributes poured in following news of the death of celebrated writer Kenyan Binyavanga Wainaina.
He died on Tuesday night at the age of 48 years following a short illness, local Kenyan media report.
His brother told the BBC that: “He passed on last night at a hospital after a period of really fighting. But it is what it is now, we’re still trying to come to terms with that.”
Following news of his death, fans and friends paid tribute to Binyavanga on Twitter and other social media sites. Celebrated writer Lola Shoneyin posted a photo of her with Binyavanga and tweeted: “Darling Binyavanga, Love you always.”
