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Kimeli Wilson Naiyomah

Kimeli Wilson Naiyomah (born c. 1977) is a Kenyan national, writer, and Maasai warrior.

Early life

He 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

Naiyomah 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 named14 Cows for America written by Carmen Agra Deedy with Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah, the book was illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez and published by Peachtree Publishers.

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