Kimeli Wilson Naiyomah (born c. 1977)[1] is a Kenyan national, writer, and Maasai warrior.
Kimeli Naiyomah | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1977 (age 46–47) |
| Education | Stanford University Duke University |
| Known for | 14 Cows for America |
Early life
editHe attended the University of Oregon. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Biological Sciences from Stanford University and Duke University. Kimeli started his primary education in the small village school Empurkel Primary School and later attended Kilgoris Boys' Secondary School.
Career
editNaiyomah is responsible for 14 Cows for America, the sole official gift to the United States from the Republic of Kenya in memory of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The story inspired a children's book named 14 Cows for America written by Carmen Agra Deedy with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah, the book was illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez and published by Peachtree Publishers.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
References
edit- ^ Workman, Bill (14 July 2001). "It does take a village / How one Kenyan tribe sent a man to Stanford". SF Gate. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ Kristof, Nicholas D. (5 November 2009). "Foreign Aid". The New York Times. p. 15. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
- ^ Goldstone, Tom. "Remembering 9/11: A warrior's unexpected gift to America – Global Public Square". CNN. Archived from the original on 21 March 2012.
- ^ "Questions for a Maasai Warrior: A conversation with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah, Collaborator 14 Cows for America". www.childrenslit.com. 30 July 2009. Archived from the original on 22 March 2012.
- ^ "Kenyan Masai donate cows to US". BBC News. 3 June 2002.
- ^ "Interview With Kimeli Naiyomah". CNN. 9 June 2002.
- ^ http://press.org/news.../galleries/npc-newsmaker-wilson-kimeli-naiyomah[permanent dead link]
- ^ "14 Cows for America". 14cowsforamerica.com.
External links
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