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An annual literary journal, Kwani? provides a forum for the modern generation of Kenyan writers to showcase their talent. Over 50 new writers were published in the first five editions of Kwani?, . Kwani 6 which will be out in December 2010 will add more new and young writers to the Kwani? stable.
Read MorePocket-sized prose Introducing Powerful, pocket sized prose. This series features award-winning stories previously published in leading journals and books such as, Chimurenga, G21, Kwani? and Granta. These titles all offer a short and meaningful read.
See the CatalogueBold New Partnerships build on the overwhelming success of Kwani’s textual narratives. These retell the story of contemporary Kenyan societies emerge partnerships with other artists producing work that parallels ours. Whether it is photographers, comic artists or organisations, Kwani has become a much sought after cultural, artistic and narrative partner to many who either identify with it and want to collaborate.
See the List of ProjectsThe Kwani? series was established in 2006. These novel-size publications include Kizuizini, the first of our Swahili titles, The True Story of David Munyakei, the Stone Hills of Maragoli and the Tale of Kasaya.
See the CatalogueKwani Trust editors and writers have recorded several interviews of impact that review Kenyan, East African and African literature, arts and culture. From the sublime to the academic, the interviews form a growing body of commentary and opinion on an ever-changing literary landscape.
See the InterviewsIn addition to the wealth published in its books, the Kwani Trust continues to publish online on a regular basis. Writers like David Kaiza and Samuel Munene publish insightful articles on literature and life in Keny.
Read MoreaFrom the past.Visit the Kwani archives and retrieve articles by Kwani writers published over several years of publishing, production of new literary narratives and voices. These archives denote the evolution of a living literary culture and history.
Read MoreAcross the continent as well as in the African Diaspora, African women are well known for their word craft. Over the centuries, African women have accomplished difficult feats using a capacity for words that is only surpassed by their ability for physical labor. This project on Contemporary African Women’s Poetry is looking for submission of poems written by African women from all works of life. We are looking for: (A) poetry about contemporary African life and experience on the continent; (B) poetry about life in the African Diaspora.
Dear Friends
We are writing to invite you to participate in the publication of an African LGBTI / Queer Reader [The Reader] to be published by Pambazuka Press in June 2011. The Reader is being published in response to the increasing homophobia and transphobia across the continent which aims to silence the voices of African Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Intersex people.
Kwani Trust is pleased to announce the holding of the Kwani short story competition workshop between Tuesday 23rd – 26th June 2010 at the Lenana Conference Center.
For one month in 2010, nearly a billion eyes will follow the wayward movement of one small ball, bouncing about haphazardly on a lawn — controlled by the feet of 22 men speaking a language billions understand very well.