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Maisha Yetu
9 months
In The Nairobian, this week... Popular children animated series to be rendered in print, courtesy of Landscape Narrative Press, EA.
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In The Nairobian this week... Meja Mwangi, on his part, reckoned that the works he churned out spoke eloquently for and on his behalf,
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Maisha Yetu
19 days
In The Nairobian this week... “The is no better reward to a teacher than his students. As a teacher, what is in front of you are thinking, creating beings. You should be ready and humble enough to take what your students say.” ~ David Mulwa.
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Maisha Yetu
1 month
In The Nairobian this week... "I spent half of my life suffering. I Lived with hidden nightmares, keeping secrets and crying myself to sleep. God knows I lived with depression. I don't want young girls and boys to suffer in silence like I did." Millicent Akoth.
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Maisha Yetu
1 month
The Murima cheat code is finally here...
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Maisha Yetu
1 month
A gentle reminder. Save the date.
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Maisha Yetu
1 month
In The Nairobian this week... kudos to Prof Kithaka Wa Mberia for immortalising the plight of Kenyan domestic workers in print. It is said that literature mirrors society and nowhere is it better exemplied than in Jeneza Kutoka Saurabia.
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Maisha Yetu
2 months
In The Nairobian this week... "The moment an author skips the editing process, they are making huge mistake. Little wonder we have atrocious books lining the shelves of bookstores and which do not move.
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Maisha Yetu
2 months
In The Nairobian this week... Let's keep the literary debate/burning.
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Maisha Yetu
2 months
In The Nairobian this week... A piece of advice for Governor Mutahi Kahiga.
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Maisha Yetu
2 months
A Pillar of Hope is the amazing story of Millicent Akoth Oloo. She narrates her life growing up, being sexually abused as a child, her struggle with racism in Germany and her eventual triumph. The book will be launched at the Alliance Française, on December 10. Save the date.
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Maisha Yetu
3 months
A review of JB Muturi's memoir The Fight For Order, in The Nairobian.
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Maisha Yetu
3 months
When JB Muturi was vying for the Siakago parliamentary seat, on a Kanu ticket, he punched the living daylights of a minister who attempted to have him rigged out of the Kanu nominations. You can read this and more stories in his autobiography aptly titled 'The Fight for Order'.
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Maisha Yetu
3 months
In The Nairobian this week... How Enock Matundura translated the popular Moses series into Kiswahili.
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Maisha Yetu
3 months
Apart from working with reputable global audit firms like Pricewaterhousecoopers (PWC), Kinisu also worked briefly as chairman of Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission, which in his own words, 'did not end well. This book will be launched on Friday, October 3, in Nairobi.
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Maisha Yetu
3 months
If for some reason you didn't make it to the Nairobi International Book Fair, organised by @Kenyapublishers, you have until Sunday, September 28. #nairobibookfair @MoranPublishers
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Maisha Yetu
3 months
Kiarie Kamau, chair of @Kenyapublishers talks about the Nairobi International Book Fair, set to begin next Wednesday, September 24, at the Sarit Expo Center, in Westlands. #nairobibookfair
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3 months
Books & Culture: Kenya Publishers Association Chairperson Kiarie Kamau speaks on remaining true to the course to promote reading culture and lifelong learning in Kenya by encouraging writing and production of good reading books.
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Maisha Yetu
4 months
In The Nairobian this week... "Prof Habwe will be remembered for his exemplary scholarship, his dedication to teaching and his invaluable contribution to the advancement of Kiswahili language and culture." Condolence message from Kenya Publishers Association.
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Maisha Yetu
4 months
This year's Nairobi International Book Fair organised by Kenya Publishers Association will feature unique activities targeted at children. NIBF takes place at the Sarit Expo Center, from September 24 to 28. Save the dates. #nairobibookfair
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Maisha Yetu
4 months
In The Nairobian this week... Kiarie Kamau, the chairman of Kenya Publishers Association, talks about the Nairobi International Book Fair. NIBF takes place, at the Sarit Expo Center, in Westlands, from September 24 to 28. Save the dates. #Nairobibookfair
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Maisha Yetu
4 months
A polite reminder that the Nairobi International Book Fair, organised by Kenya Publishers Association, takes place at the Sarit Expo Center from September 24 to 28. Save the dates. #nairobibookfair
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