Mbugua Ngunjiri

Mau Mau child detainee, becomes an author at 70

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2024-04-26 18:03:27

His book Sibiloi, is a fictional story of a group of scientists, who set up camp among the Amalek, a community found in Northern Kenya, where they make a discovery.

Regional book fair goes to Mombasa

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2024-05-26 08:34:31

The theme of this year’s book fair is ‘25 Years of Excellence and Innovation in Publishing’.

How to improve your chances of getting that dream job

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2024-05-29 09:45:51

What do employers look for when they are recruiting?

How poet's dream of being published abroad came true

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2024-06-02 09:54:37

Though she is a published poet and an award-winning short story writer, Moraa had never attended the NIBF until last year.

Songwriter's plight exposes the dark underbelly of Gikuyu Benga industry

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2024-06-14 13:24:01

The struggles of Maina ka Ngoma, sum up the double-faced and exploitative nature of Gikuyu benga music; the dark underbelly everyone wishes to keep well hidden.

Creatives bring African nursery rhymes to life

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2024-06-23 08:36:16

The idea of Uli and Tata Nursery Rhymes was birthed by accident in 2020. Then, the whole country was under lockdown, due to Covid-19.

Ripples in the Pool: Why Rebeka Njau's book is still causing waves 50 years later

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2024-06-30 08:52:10

For a 91-year-old woman, Rebeka is surprisingly in good shape. Apart from a walking cane, nothing else betrays her advanced age.

Author warns African countries to be wary of Wazungu eyeing their minerals

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2024-08-21 15:35:04

This illuminating conversation took place on the sidelines of the public reading of Sibiloi, a book written by Kairo.

Nairobi's book bonanza: Upcoming shows set to reignite literary passion

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2024-09-13 12:05:55

From September 20 till 29, Nairobi will play host to Macondo Literary Festival and Nairobi International Book Fair

Seasoned authors and rising stars bag top honors at famed literary award gala

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2024-10-09 11:09:02

In the Children’s category, M. K. Tarus, was the winner in the Kiswahili category, with his book Swila Arejea na Hadithi Nyingine published by Storymoja.

Publishers association honours 25 literary legends amid social media storm

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2024-10-13 09:14:19

Well, the number 25 was significant, since NIBF, the premier book event in the region was marking 25 years of existence.

Jay Katarikawe: Cheeky Ugandan artist whose legacy lives on

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2024-10-20 10:50:00

In his lifetime, Katarikawe was a happy-go-lucky fellow, a fact that was well illustrated in his paintings

New anthology gives tales of femicide and other slices of life

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2024-11-05 10:49:42

Funded under the French government’s Creation Africa Project, it features a fine blend of the old and the new, across genders.

Empress Ciku Kimani set to launch fifth book at age 50

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2024-11-11 09:24:01

The book, whose title is still under wraps, will be published by Mvua Press, an imprint of E-kitabu.

Cocktails, connections, and creativity: Ciku's book launch promises magic

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2024-11-25 10:08:53

Now, Ciku, who has authored four books, will be launching her fifth book, NaiRobbery Cocktail, to coincide with her 50th birthday, next Saturday, November 30.

Bringing Paris to Kenya: World class art, culture and creativity hub launches

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2024-12-20 15:32:38

Alliance Française is transforming into Kenya’s cultural and creative hub, offering a diverse range of experiences.

Year of literary triumphs: Maisha Yetu recognises trailblazers in the sector

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2025-01-02 08:55:43

Here’s a look at the distinguished winners whose contributions have defined the past year and promise to inspire the future.

Amplifying voices: Wendy Njoroge set to change literary scene with venture

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2025-01-09 09:34:11

Starting next year, Wendy Njoroge will play a key role in shaping literary trends in Kenya and East Africa, a development industry players should take note of.

A woman's journey of triumph

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2025-01-13 10:24:23

At the age of four, while living under the care of an uncle and his wife, the man would routinely drag her into a sugarcane farm and rape her.