On Sunday, 06 October 2019, Kenya mourned the loss of celebrated scholar Prof John Mbiti, who breathed his last in Switzerland.
Prof Mbiti was a renowned figure in the world of academia, known for his outstanding contributions to philosophy and religion.
His work had a significant impact on the understanding of African cultures and traditions, challenging the popular narrative that traditional African religious ideas were demonic and not in line with Christianity.
One of his notable works is the book 'African Religions and Philosophy', published in 1969, which showcased his expertise in the field.
Prof Mbiti's academic journey began in Uganda, taking him through the United States before earning his doctorate degree from the University of Cambridge, UK in 1963.
At the time of his death, Prof Mbiti was an Emeritus Professor at the University of Bern and parish minister to the town of Burgdorf, Switzerland.
His passing has been met with condolences from his colleagues and friends, including Prof Makau Mutua, who wrote about him in his Sunday Nation column and prayed for peace for his family.
