By Risper Atieno The decision to self-publish is born out of a desire for creative autonomy and financial independence. Dealing with the traditional publishing landscape can mean tedious process of vetting literary agents, enduring possible rejections, and partially surrendering crucial…
By Elijah Mbalaria At the InsurTech Forum Nairobi (ITFN) 2026, held at the Emara Ole-Sereni, the artificial intelligence conversation took a sharp turn away from technical jargon toward corporate accountability. Henock Eyob, Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group…
By David Onyango The InsurTech Forum Nairobi brought together corporate leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across Kenya’s insurance and financial sectors. Panel discussions highlighted the accelerating role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the aggressive race to embed it into commercial…
By Tessy Adhiambo Media coverage is a decisive factor in the success of any book launch. Beyond simply attracting initial readers, strategic media alignment ushers long-term author credibility, drives retail sales, and firmly positions your book within wider cultural, national,…
By Mercy Kalee After spending months, perhaps years, pouring your thoughts, research, and creativity onto the page, finishing a manuscript is a serious achievement. But as the initial excitement slows down, a critical question takes its place: Who is actually…
The power of lifestyle content, paid ads, and building a community readers want to buy into. By Dorris Munguti Social media has fundamentally changed how books are discovered, discussed, and sold. Gone are the days when authors and publishing companies…
By Nyatichi Verity One thing a publisher will tell you is that the first six months after a book is launched are often the most critical in determining its market performance. During this period, books either gain momentum through sales,…
By Miriam Nyandika The management of Kenya’s education sector is a massive operation and demands meticulous planning, coordinating, and controlling to ensure that learners receive a quality education within a safe, conducive environment. True operational success requires seamless collaboration among…
By Lucy Atieno A colleague of mine in the publishing industry recently shared a story while we were comparing notes on book sales, and it perfectly illustrates the crisis facing many new writers. “Two years ago, an aspiring author rang…
By Lee Kamutu The Kenyan publishing industry is steadily opening up. Thanks to technology, aspiring authors no longer have to toil over rare typewriters or draft long manuscripts by hand. Today, personal computers allow authors to compose materials on the…