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Edward Njenga will be missed for his master clay sculptures

"Asian Stone Mason" by Edward Njenga.

"Asian Stone Mason" by Edward Njenga. PHOTO | COURTESY | CIRCLE ART AGENCY

By  KARI MUTU

Edward Njenga, one of the most prominent clay sculptors in Kenya, passed away on March 29.

Born in Nyeri county of central Kenya in 1922, Njenga first dabbled in clay as a child as his mother and grandmother were pottery makers.

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