A coterie of aggressive, creative publishing houses are fighting to expand the literary horizons of Kenyans and bring their books to the world.
East African Writers Embrace Self-publishing and Promotion
Author Aleya Kassam explains how Kenyan writers are embracing the idea of branding and taking control of their careers.
Are Global Publishers Still Suspicious of Africa?
Kenya’s Kwani? expresses frustration at the reluctance of publishers from the “global north” to deal rights for co-editions or ebooks to publishers from Africa.
Kwani at Ten: The Making of Pan-African Literary Community
In the ten years since its launch, Kwani?, East Africa’s first literary journal, has led the growth of literary life in the region — and now looks ahead.
2014 Caine Prize for African Writing Shortlist Announced
The shortlist for the 2014 Caine Prize for African Writing features finalists hailing from Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Zambia/Ghana.
Where’s the African Chick-Lit?
Several African publishers are looking to plug a gap in the much-in-demand market for chick lit among African readers.
PEN and UNESCO to Bolster Minority Language Publishing
PEN International and Unesco have launched new research and training programs in Kenya, Haiti, Serbia and Nigeria to bolster local book publishing industries.
Innovation Taking the Publishing Business Beyond Borders
Smart publishers are thinking of their business as global instead of local. This may come as a surprise to some who see it as a novelty instead of the norm.
Why Publishing in Kenya is “Tougher Than Boxing”
David Waweru of Nairobi’s WordAlive Publishers shares insights on the inspiration, resilience and patience necessary to succeed as a publisher in Africa.
Will Publisher’s Murder Cast Pall Over Nairobi’s Storymoja Hay Festival?
By Edward Nawotka This weekend came the shocking news that Faber and Faber finance director David Tebbutt was shot dead and his wife kidnapped while staying at a beachside Kenyan resort. The event is likely to cast a shadow over the Storymoja Hay Festival which starts this Thursday and runs through the weekend in Nairobi. Overseas guests expected to appear at the …