Mbugua Ngunjiri

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

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2024-08-21 15:27:01

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 11:39:15

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 11:03:00

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 09:22:00

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 11:53:00

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 10:28:03

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 09:16:27

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 10:16:00

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   2024-12-21 11:00:00

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 08:44:24

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 09:22:54

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 10:13:00

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.

Who needs Cupid? Nairobi's Red Party is the real love affair this Valentine's

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2025-02-09 08:54:00

This coming week, the streets of Nairobi will be painted red as people display their expressions of love, never mind that some will be faking it.

When words and colours collide: How Mum and daughter bring poetry to life

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2025-02-16 10:19:23

Njeri Wangari and her daughter, Naomi Nyawira, recently achieved this rare feat, when they launched My Colouring Book of Rhymes last Saturday.

Holy sins and criminal saints: Twists and turns of NaiRobbery cocktail

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2025-03-10 09:02:00

Picture this, it is a Saturday night and a priest on the prowl picks up a hooker and they end up in his house, located in a church compound.

Marriage for papers or love? The heart-wrenching choice in Maoussi

By Mbugua Ngunjiri   2025-03-28 12:55:00

African immigrant to Western nations will tell you that marriage to a citizen is the easiest way to acquire papers. Most marriages are not informed by love