Category: Nominees 2021
Gideon Nyokiangora’s Writing Journey
I am Gideon Nyakiongora, 73 years old, and a graduated from the University of Nairobi in the year 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Literature. I was employed by the Income Tax Department of the Treasury and worked with them for 33 years until my retirement…
Dr. Rei Kesis’s Writing Journey
The contribution of social media to my authorship My name is Dr. Rei Kesis author of the book “Nuggets to Live By”. Social Media is full of political arguments, show off and all sorts of things. From the pulpits, there seems to be a condemnation of the usage of social…
Joyce Maina’s Writing Journey
My Writing Journey My name is Joyce Maina, the author of the book ” The Grand Love Story Of All Time”, When I was in form three, fifty-five years ago we were doing English Literature with Sister Stella in Huruma High School, Nairobi. The set book was Julius Caesar by…
Barnie & Grace Achoki’s Writing Journey
Stealing my father’s books to read changed my journey My name is Barnie Achoki, I was a good student of English though I took sciences at my A Levels. I developed a desire to write in primary school from my elder brother who during school holidays he would write short…
Elizabeth Kiathe’s Writing Journey
Failing to top my class was betrayal to my gene pool My name is Elizabeth Kiathe, born and raised in Nairobi to a doctor/lecturer for a father and lecturer for a mother. For now, I am a mother to two beautiful children; Ethan, an international footballer in the making, and…
Rosie Awori’s Writing Journey
Pastor’s prophecies that became reality My name is Rosie Awori, I am a Kenyan-born mixed media artist whose work is centered around words that inspire and bring healing. I would say my work is a tool of “midwifery”, I help people give birth to their stories and help them make…
Patience Kamarunga Mugisha’s Writing Journey
My writing became a reference for most teachers My name is Patience Kamarunga Mugisha. I am an administrator, a Human Resource generalist, a counselor, an author and a passionate lover of God. I am Married for close to 10 years to a handsome Nelson Mugisha, and we are blessed with…