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NYrobi Book Fest: Fireside Chat

Three generations discuss how the social and political climates have shaped Kenyan storytelling over the years.

NYrobi Book Fest: Conversation

A compelling conversation, moderated by Billy Kahora, with authors Iman Verjee, Khadija Bajaber and Peter Kimani.

NYrobi Book Fest: Conversation

Moderated by Kui Kabala, host of The World Groove Show on KTN and creator of the Nairobi Book Love podcast.

NYrobi Book Fest: Children’s Storytelling

Wangari the Storyteller has perfected the art of storytelling, capturing the imagination of both the young and old with entertaining and interactive performances.

NYrobi Book Fest: Discussion

With Munira Hussein, author and blogger (The Contemporary Nomad); shortlisted for the African Writers Award in 2018; Eunniah Mbabazi; six times published author and a certified editor; Vincent de Paul; writer and founder of Mystery Publishers; and Odhiambo Kaumah; poet and creative writer.

NYrobi Book Fest: Literary Conversations

A dynamic conversation on Nairobi’s vibrant culture, crime literature, and the city’s noir essence. Through Nairobi Noir and other works, panelists Makena Onjerika, Peter Kimani and Stanley Gazemba will unravel the stories that shape and define Kenya’s capital.

NYrobi Book Fest: Discussion

Tony Mochama, author and book reviewer for the Saturday Nation and The East African. Verah Omwocha, award-winning writer, book editor and reviewer.

NYrobi Book Fest: Conversation

A conversation on contemporary Kenyan short stories, with the authors of two new short story anthologies Half Portraits Under Water by Dennis Mugaa and For What Are Butterflies Without Their Wings by Troy Onyango.

NYrobi Book Fest: Book Launch 📕

A collection of Gado’s editorial cartoons with The Standard & The Continent from 2017 to 2025.

NYrobi Book Fest: Book Reading 📖

‘Truth is a flightless bird’ is a crime fiction novel set in Nairobi which has been optioned for an eight-part television miniseries by a UK based film production company.  The author currently lives in New York and will be joining online.