Publishing
By Lee Kamutu Kenya’s reading culture in recent has been quietly reshaped by the growth of online bookshops. What was once an after-work errand of visiting a physical bookstore hoping your title is in stock has been reduced to a…
By Lee Kamutu Kenya’s publishing industry is often understood as a creative sector driven by enterprising authors, diligent publishers, distributors, and book shops. But recent events suggest something else entirely. The Grade 11 textbook standoff marked by delayed approvals, procurement…
By Lee Kamutu For many people, Kenya’s publishing industry appears straightforward, where authors write, publishers print, and bookshops sell. But beneath this structure lies an intricate and largely invisible system that determines which books succeed, who profits, and how stories…
By Lee Kamutu This is a general guide from several inquiries, especially from new authors in the past few weeks. Today, I would like to break down the key parts of the process to give all authors some insights on…
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…
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…
Kenyan literature has grown beyond borders. Today, Kenyan authors are not only shaping conversations at home but also making waves internationally. From political memoirs and biographies to fiction rooted in culture and history, Kenyan writing is gaining recognition worldwide. Yet…