Caption for the landscape image: Henry Chakava: Father of Kenya’s book publishing industry who dared where no one else would go Saturday, March 09, 2024 Scroll down to read the article Henry Chakava during a past interview. Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group By David Muchunguh Editor – Education Hub Nation Media Group Summary Article Related What you need to know: He is credited with pioneering publishing African writers when the industry was dominated by foreign firms and editors.He published Kenya’s pre-eminent writer Ngugi wa Thiong’o, who was his lecturer at the University of Nairobi. The final chapter in the life of celebrated publisher Henry Chakava ended at Nairobi Hospital on Friday. He was admitted last week after being brought in from his retirement home in Vipingo Ridge. PREMIUM Chakava’s death marks the end of an era in Kenya’s literary publishing He got into publishing by accident but went on to build one of the most successful publishing houses in Africa. PREMIUM Henry Chakava to chair global book organisation Dr Chakava is reputed for setting up African book associations and encouraging international partnership and collaborations in the book industry. Recommended for you PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools PREMIUM 'Imperfect is not illegal': Why Housing Levy survived court test Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Chakava’s death marks the end of an era in Kenya’s literary publishing He got into publishing by accident but went on to build one of the most successful publishing houses in Africa.
PREMIUM Henry Chakava to chair global book organisation Dr Chakava is reputed for setting up African book associations and encouraging international partnership and collaborations in the book industry.
PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
