He had his fans but he also faced critics like prominent Kenyan writer Shailja Patel, who accused Wainaina of toxic lesbophobia.
Alikuwa na mashabiki lakini alikumbana na ukosoaji kutoka kwa mwandishi mashuhuri Shailja Patel, ambaye alimshtumu Wainaina kuwa mtu mwenye sumu ya kuwachukia watu wa jinsia moja wenye mahusiano ya kimapenzi.