By Lee Kamutu For many authors, completing a manuscript feels like reaching the summit of a long and demanding journey. A finished book is often a culmination of months or even years of research, writing, and revisions. In my experience…
By Lee Kamutu As Kenya’s teachers’ unions navigate a heated election season, the events within KUPPET may be signaling more than routine leadership changes. They represent a profound power realignment in favor of teachers drawn from communities long described as…
By John Onyando In Kenya’s evolving political history, some figures dominate headlines while others shape outcomes from less conspicuous positions. Human rights activist Mugambi Kiai, who died yesterday after a long battle with kidney failure, belongs to the latter category.…
By Lee Kamutu For more than three decades, Mr. Philip Kinisu operated at the very summit of professional excellence. Rising through the ranks to become Territory Senior Partner and later Chairman of the Board of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Africa, he built…
Following Raila Odinga’s passing, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as a compelling force in Kenyan politics, turning from an underdog in ODM’s internal battles to a galvanizing figure with national resonance.
Sharad RaoThis book explores the role of Indian shopkeepers (Dukawallas) and their descendants in shaping Kenya’s economic foundation and their involvement in political struggles. It highlights their resilience, entrepreneurship, and the lasting imprint of the Indian community on Kenya’s development.Kenya:…
Kenya has always been a nation of storytellers. From oral traditions shared around village fires to contemporary novels, biographies, and academic works, storytelling sits at the heart of our identity. Yet in recent years, Kenyan writing has taken on a…
For many aspiring writers, seeing their name on the cover of a published book is a lifelong dream. Yet the publishing process often feels mysterious, complicated, or intimidating—especially for first-time authors. The truth is: publishing doesn’t have to be overwhelming.…
Kenya is at a critical crossroad in its development journey. As the country faces challenges ranging from political reform and environmental sustainability to social equity and educational access, non-fiction literature emerges not just as a mirror of society—but as a…
Kenya’s literary landscape is often celebrated for its fiction — the novels, poems, and storytelling traditions that make us who we are. But behind that creative power lies another equally important pillar: non-fiction. These are the books that tell the…