Self-publishing: A quick but costly fix for aspiring writers Though self-published stories may look impressive, the letdown is poor editing and typographical errors.
KICD monetises national drama and Kenya Music Festival performances This is meant to generate income for participants, teachers and content creators whose productions are to be showcased at the festivals.
Biographies released in 2023 reveal the rarely seen side of VIPs New biographies and autobiographies of 2023 offer rich insights into the workings of prominent figures.
Peter Nduati named winner of the 2023 Book Prize His book, Gooka from the Village to the City, is a memoir that captures the author's daily experiences intertwined with the past.
Mochama: A chat with Man of Letters Wole Soyinka Writer Tony Mochama caught up with Nobel Prize for Literature laureate Prof Wole Soyinka for an exclusive conversation in China.
‘The Long Way Home’ exhibition a must-see We were surprised by the scale of Chelenge’s work: the number and variety of her sculptures, woodcuts and paintings.
Calligraphy king in Nakuru still going strong 37 years later Mike Obong’o Okal, 62, has been a calligrapher in the streets of Nakuru city for over three decades.
Behold the reverend, Njuri Ncheke elder and strict colonial chief! M’Inoti, in about 40 years, served as an evangelist and an ordained minister.
PREMIUM Self-publishing. Who is really making the money? Are young authors making money from going solo or simply ticking a box?
Imperial nostalgia as King Charles III visits The King made a four-day official visit to Kenya this week.
My ‘Grandma’ wins Venice Civil Poetry Festival crown We should also consider the significance of international recognition for our creativity, especially in the face of local neglect.
PREMIUM Childhood trauma that inspired me to write a book Muthoni suffered anxiety and low self-esteem, and a toxic romantic relationship made things worse.
Bukenya: Kisumu to become the centre and heart of Africa, for a week October 18 will, thus, be the kick-off date for Kisumu City’s preparations to host next year’s Festival of African Arts and Culture.
More on offer at Nairobi International Book Fair As more Kenyans opt for self-publishing, industry should exploit the new shift.
Tete-a-tete with self-taught film producer Robin Odongo's latest and most popular film, Bangarang, is based on real life events. It recreates the brutal murder of baby Samantha Pendo and other victims of police brutality during the...
I’m a Chinese language teacher, here are the opportunities Beth Waweru is a Mandarin teacher at Kitengela International Schools in Athi River, who discovered her passion for teaching later on in life
Books fire the imagination of bibliophiles at Nairobi fair Organised by the Kenya Publishers Association, Nairobi International Book Fair is the second largest book fair in Africa
Connecting Africa’s histories and future through literature Now in its third year, the Macondo Literary Festivalhad a stunning lineup of invited guest writers.
Bukenya: Mwalimu’s grading wish list as examination fever sets in When our children do well in the exams, the parents and candidates are quick to boast, as we celebrate, that we are “really smart”, and “it all runs in the genes”.
Bilenge Musica to perform in Machakos tonight Bilenge Musica Du Congo performs every Friday at Kifaru Place on Mombasa Road
Kitale Film Week opens portal for submissions Festival director Peter Pages Bwire is optimistic that more films will be registered for the event.
Royal literature and Kenyans’ fascination with Kenyattas Beth Mugo has done well to document the grand but mostly unchronicled story of Kenyatta family.
