African Christian Authors – ACABA by CLC Kenya
Recognising, Celebrating & Promoting Quality in Christian Authorship in Africa
There is a Kikuyu proverb that says, “Do not curse the day before it ends.” Jemimah’s journey at the 5th African Christian Authors Book Award (ACABA) Gala brought this wisdom to life. From submitting her first book in 2022 without winning, to faithfully writing again and celebrating others, her moment finally arrived when her devotional for expectant mothers was honoured as Content of the Year. This is a story of obedience, patience, quiet faith—and the God who finishes His work before the day is done.
Meet Blessings Ongeri—MABB Brand Ambassador for Eldoret and Content of the Year Awardee in the By Children for Children Category at the 5th ACABA Gala & BookFest. With her love for reading, joyful spirit, and inspiring young voice, Blessings is championing a new generation of African children who believe that books are adventures and stories can change the world.
Am summoned as Helen Matarimo, also associated as a daughter, a mother, a friend, a colleague and most importantly a seeker of my Source, Creator, popularly known as God. I easily recline towards introversion but writing gives me a chance to boldly explore a state of extroversion that I would…