New book exposes cover-ups, corruption at the United Nations
14/09/2016

Kenyan writer Rasna Warah announces release of 'UNsilenced' NAIROBI, Kenya - In a world experiencing increasing conflicts, terrorism and displacement, many people wonder what the United Nations should have done to prevent these disasters from escalating. Now, a new book by Kenyan writer Rasna...

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2015 KWANI? LITFEST: 1st – 6th December 2015
16/11/2015

The fifth edition of Kwani? Litfest, a biennial gathering of writers, artists and thinkers from across Africa, takes place from 1st- 6th December 2015. This year's literary festival, Beyond the Map of English: Writers in conversation on Language hosts readings, performances and discussions...

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Kwani Trust to host 2014 Etisalat Prize for Literature winner
18/05/2015

For the second year running, Kwani Trust has collaborated with the Etisalat Prize for Literature award to host Africa's newest literary honoree.Writer Songeziwe Mahlangu, author of Penumbrawill be in Nairobi on Sunday, May 3rd for an afternoon of readings and conversations at the Kwani? Sunday...

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Kwani Trust launches Liberian author Saah Millimono’s debut novel Boy, Interrupted
23/04/2015

On Friday 24thApril 2015, Kwani Trust will launch Liberian author Saah Millimono's Boy Interrupted at The Market Place in Monrovia. Described by Helon Habila as 'a searing, heartbreaking love story set in the civil war years in Liberia', this anticipated debut novel was the 1st Runner-up in the...

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