By Elijah Mbalaria Picture a man who spent thirty-five years climbing to the chairmanship of PwC Africa, later chaired one of Kenya’s most scrutinised anti-corruption agencies, and built, by almost every conventional measure, a distinguished career. That same man, however,…
By Elijah Mbalaria In the early hours of Sunday June 28, 2026, soldiers surrounded the Kampala headquarters of Nation Media Group. By sunrise, Uganda’s oldest surviving independent newspaper, the Daily Monitor, had armed men stationed at its gates. NTV Uganda…
By Nyatichi Verity Despite books being painstakingly developed through months or even years of research, writing, editing, and financial sacrifice, the Kenyan publishing industry is increasingly under threat from book piracy. The vice has emerged as one of the most…
By Lucy Atieno The recent tragic death of a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student, who was allegedly pushed from a moving Nicco Movers bus along Thika Superhighway, has reignited national debate over public transport safety in Kenya. While the…
By Mercy Kalee Article 10 and Article 118 of Kenya’s Constitution have anchored public participation as a cornerstone of democratic governance. The intention was very clear, that laws and policies affecting citizens should not be made without them having an…
By Dorris Munguti Few experiences are more disheartening for a writer than receiving a rejection message. Every year, countless manuscripts are turned away by publishers, not because they lack merit, but because they do not fit a publisher’s commercial priorities…
By Miriam Nyandika It is widely acknowledged that every generation stands on the shoulders of those who came before it, drawing on the wisdom, experiences, and lessons passed. It is, however, commonplace for those who have occupied positions of great…
By Elijah Mbalaria One of the biggest barriers between a finished manuscript and a published book comes down to financial constraints. African authors have to contend with the audacious task of penning chapter by chapter, conquering self-doubt, and enduring midnight…
By David Onyango Memoirs are one of the most prized materials in the literal world, with a majority of them coming from high-stature individuals in society. They preserve history, document social change, and offer relevant lessons long after the events…
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…