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Embracing renewal and lessons from life as we step into 2026
The year 2025 has been a tough one for the literary community in Kenya and Africa
By 1 month ago
Embracing renewal and lessons from life as we step into 2026
Of Xmas, literature and endless search for meaning in life
It is that time of the year when many people in Kenya and elsewhere in Africa travel upcountry to commune with family for Christmas festivities.
By 1 month ago
Of Xmas, literature and endless search for meaning in life
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Meja Mwangi: Reclusive novelist who took readers across the world
He grew up near ranches and wildlife reserves in Nanyuki, a setting that influenced his writing. Meja was publicity-shy and avoided the media and photo opportunities.
By 1 month ago
Meja Mwangi: Reclusive novelist who took readers across the world
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Versatile Mulwa has rested, but the show he loved will carry on
It is Chinua Achebe who says that some people (are so lucky that they) have their kolanuts broken for them by the gods. And when it comes to talent and versatility it is David Kakuta Mulwa.
By 1 month ago
Versatile Mulwa has rested, but the show he loved will carry on
Of Mbeere, magical realism and the rich African literary world
Over the past couple of weeks, the political discourse in Kenya has been dominated, in part, by Mbeere, a Bantu community found in the southeastern part of Embu County.
By 1 month ago
Of Mbeere, magical realism and the rich African literary world
African journals offer writers a sure path toward literary fame
Africa urgently needs journals sponsored by regional agencies.
By 2 months ago
African journals offer writers a sure path toward literary fame
Autofiction: Thin line between private lives and great literature
This week, I found myself reflecting on the relationship between fiction and reality.
By 2 months ago
Autofiction: Thin line between private lives and great literature
Of self-hatred, mimic men and fallacy of detesting your ways
For the so-called urban dwellers, some children have been taken upcountry to spend time with their extended family and, hopefully, to learn a bit about their cultural roots.
By 2 months ago
Of self-hatred, mimic men and fallacy of detesting your ways
Popular and serious literature are two sides of the same coin
One of the hottest literary issues of my youth was the supremacy war between two types of fiction writing in Africa.
By 2 months ago
Popular and serious literature are two sides of the same coin
EA golden age of popular fiction lives on, beautifully reimagined
Every generation has its passions. And every generation in East Africa has had its own literary watershed
By 3 months ago
EA golden age of popular fiction lives on, beautifully reimagined
Of heroism and the Odingas' rich literary legacy
Books whisper nuggets of wisdom to people you have never seen – and who will probably be living in a world that would be alien to you.
By 3 months ago
Of heroism and the Odingas' rich literary legacy
Unified learning shows 'town games' for what they really are
Linguists have differed on many things, but they are unanimous that no language is primitive or superior to another.
By 3 months ago
Unified learning shows 'town games' for what they really are
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Embracing renewal and lessons from life as we step into 2026
The year 2025 has been a tough one for the literary community in Kenya and Africa
By 1 month ago
Embracing renewal and lessons from life as we step into 2026
Of Xmas, literature and endless search for meaning in life
It is that time of the year when many people in Kenya and elsewhere in Africa travel upcountry to commune with family for Christmas festivities.
By 1 month ago
Of Xmas, literature and endless search for meaning in life
Premium
Meja Mwangi: Reclusive novelist who took readers across the world
He grew up near ranches and wildlife reserves in Nanyuki, a setting that influenced his writing. Meja was publicity-shy and avoided the media and photo opportunities.
By 1 month ago
Meja Mwangi: Reclusive novelist who took readers across the world
Premium
Versatile Mulwa has rested, but the show he loved will carry on
It is Chinua Achebe who says that some people (are so lucky that they) have their kolanuts broken for them by the gods. And when it comes to talent and versatility it is David Kakuta Mulwa.
By 1 month ago
Versatile Mulwa has rested, but the show he loved will carry on
Of Mbeere, magical realism and the rich African literary world
Over the past couple of weeks, the political discourse in Kenya has been dominated, in part, by Mbeere, a Bantu community found in the southeastern part of Embu County.
By 1 month ago
Of Mbeere, magical realism and the rich African literary world
African journals offer writers a sure path toward literary fame
Africa urgently needs journals sponsored by regional agencies.
By 2 months ago
African journals offer writers a sure path toward literary fame
Autofiction: Thin line between private lives and great literature
This week, I found myself reflecting on the relationship between fiction and reality.
By 2 months ago
Autofiction: Thin line between private lives and great literature
Of self-hatred, mimic men and fallacy of detesting your ways
For the so-called urban dwellers, some children have been taken upcountry to spend time with their extended family and, hopefully, to learn a bit about their cultural roots.
By 2 months ago
Of self-hatred, mimic men and fallacy of detesting your ways
Popular and serious literature are two sides of the same coin
One of the hottest literary issues of my youth was the supremacy war between two types of fiction writing in Africa.
By 2 months ago
Popular and serious literature are two sides of the same coin
EA golden age of popular fiction lives on, beautifully reimagined
Every generation has its passions. And every generation in East Africa has had its own literary watershed
By 3 months ago
EA golden age of popular fiction lives on, beautifully reimagined
Of heroism and the Odingas' rich literary legacy
Books whisper nuggets of wisdom to people you have never seen – and who will probably be living in a world that would be alien to you.
By 3 months ago
Of heroism and the Odingas' rich literary legacy
Unified learning shows 'town games' for what they really are
Linguists have differed on many things, but they are unanimous that no language is primitive or superior to another.
By 3 months ago
Unified learning shows 'town games' for what they really are
Premium
Embracing renewal and lessons from life as we step into 2026
The year 2025 has been a tough one for the literary community in Kenya and Africa
By 1 month ago
Embracing renewal and lessons from life as we step into 2026
Of Xmas, literature and endless search for meaning in life
It is that time of the year when many people in Kenya and elsewhere in Africa travel upcountry to commune with family for Christmas festivities.
By 1 month ago
Of Xmas, literature and endless search for meaning in life
Premium
Meja Mwangi: Reclusive novelist who took readers across the world
He grew up near ranches and wildlife reserves in Nanyuki, a setting that influenced his writing. Meja was publicity-shy and avoided the media and photo opportunities.
By 1 month ago
Meja Mwangi: Reclusive novelist who took readers across the world
Premium
Versatile Mulwa has rested, but the show he loved will carry on
It is Chinua Achebe who says that some people (are so lucky that they) have their kolanuts broken for them by the gods. And when it comes to talent and versatility it is David Kakuta Mulwa.
By 1 month ago
Versatile Mulwa has rested, but the show he loved will carry on
Of Mbeere, magical realism and the rich African literary world
Over the past couple of weeks, the political discourse in Kenya has been dominated, in part, by Mbeere, a Bantu community found in the southeastern part of Embu County.
By 1 month ago
Of Mbeere, magical realism and the rich African literary world
African journals offer writers a sure path toward literary fame
Africa urgently needs journals sponsored by regional agencies.
By 2 months ago
African journals offer writers a sure path toward literary fame
Autofiction: Thin line between private lives and great literature
This week, I found myself reflecting on the relationship between fiction and reality.
By 2 months ago
Autofiction: Thin line between private lives and great literature
Of self-hatred, mimic men and fallacy of detesting your ways
For the so-called urban dwellers, some children have been taken upcountry to spend time with their extended family and, hopefully, to learn a bit about their cultural roots.
By 2 months ago
Of self-hatred, mimic men and fallacy of detesting your ways
Popular and serious literature are two sides of the same coin
One of the hottest literary issues of my youth was the supremacy war between two types of fiction writing in Africa.
By 2 months ago
Popular and serious literature are two sides of the same coin
EA golden age of popular fiction lives on, beautifully reimagined
Every generation has its passions. And every generation in East Africa has had its own literary watershed
By 3 months ago
EA golden age of popular fiction lives on, beautifully reimagined
Of heroism and the Odingas' rich literary legacy
Books whisper nuggets of wisdom to people you have never seen – and who will probably be living in a world that would be alien to you.
By 3 months ago
Of heroism and the Odingas' rich literary legacy
Unified learning shows 'town games' for what they really are
Linguists have differed on many things, but they are unanimous that no language is primitive or superior to another.
By 3 months ago
Unified learning shows 'town games' for what they really are
Premium
Meja Mwangi: Reclusive novelist who took readers across the world
He grew up near ranches and wildlife reserves in Nanyuki, a setting that influenced his writing. Meja was publicity-shy and avoided the media and photo opportunities.
By Henry Munene 1 month ago
Meja Mwangi: Reclusive novelist who took readers across the world
Of Mbeere, magical realism and the rich African literary world
Over the past couple of weeks, the political discourse in Kenya has been dominated, in part, by Mbeere, a Bantu community found in the southeastern part of Embu County.
By Henry Munene 1 month ago
Of Mbeere, magical realism and the rich African literary world
African journals offer writers a sure path toward literary fame
Africa urgently needs journals sponsored by regional agencies.
By Henry Munene 2 months ago
African journals offer writers a sure path toward literary fame
Autofiction: Thin line between private lives and great literature
This week, I found myself reflecting on the relationship between fiction and reality.
By Henry Munene 2 months ago
Autofiction: Thin line between private lives and great literature
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