Rasna Warah

Rasna Warah was a force of nature. She was a brilliant writer, a fearless journalist, and a passionate advocate for human rights. She was also a kind and generous friend, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
I first met Rasna in the early 2000s, when we were both working as journalists in Kenya. I was immediately struck by her intelligence, her wit, and her commitment to telling the truth, no matter how uncomfortable it might be.
She was also a tireless advocate for human rights. She wrote extensively about the plight of refugees, the victims of war, and the poor and marginalized. She was never afraid to speak out against injustice, and she never gave up hope that the world could be a better place.
Rasna was a true Kenyan patriot. She loved her country deeply, and she was always working to make it a better place. She was a mentor to young journalists, and she was always willing to share her knowledge and experience with others.
She will be remembered as one of Kenya's most important writers and journalists. Her work will continue to inspire and inform Kenyans for generations to come.
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Rasna Warah was born in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1962. She studied journalism at the University of Nairobi and began her career as a reporter for the Daily Nation newspaper.>

She later worked as an editor for the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and as a columnist for the Daily Nation and The East African newspapers.>

She was the author of five books, including War Crimes and Lords of Impunity, which documented the crimes committed during the Somali Civil War.>

She was also a vocal critic of the Kenyan government and was often targeted by the authorities for her work.>

In 2014, she was awarded the prestigious Hellman/Hammett Grant for her work on human rights.>

She died in Nairobi on January 11, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.>
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Rasna Warah was a unique and inspiring woman. She was a brilliant writer, a fearless journalist, and a passionate advocate for human rights.>

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, and her work will continue to inspire and inform Kenyans for generations to come.>