list of kenyan writers

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    This is a list of Kenyan writers, includes writers of various genres, who are notable and are either born in Kenya, of Kenyan descent or who produce works that are primarily about Kenya.


    A


    Abdilatif Abdalla (1946–)
    Carolyne Adalla
    Jared Angira (1947–), poet[Killam & Rowe]
    Jonah Anguka
    Khadambi Asalache (1934–), poet and author[Jahn][Killam & Rowe]


    C


    Rocha Chimera, Swahili author and critic


    D


    Eastlandah David (Wesonga) (born 1985)
    Hazel de Silva Mugot (1947–), novelist
    Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla
    G.V. Desani (1909–2000), writer


    G


    Mugo Gatheru (1925–2011), autobiographical writer[Jahn]
    Muga Gicaru (c. 1920–), novelist[Jahn], real name as John Mwengi
    John Rugoiyo Gichuki
    Njeri Simon Gichimu (Kiswahili and children's story writer, Jomo and the Wild Cats)
    Moraa Gitaa, author, novelist, short story writer, 2010 Penguin Prize for African Writing nominee, 2008


    H


    Elspeth Huxley (1907–1997)


    I


    Francis Imbuga (1947–2012), director and playwright[Killam & Rowe]


    K


    Samuel Kahiga, short story writer and novelist[Killam & Rowe]
    Daniel Kamau
    Kingwa Kamencu - poet, script writer
    Joseph Elijah Kariuki (1931–1975), poet[Jahn]
    Josiah Mwangi Kariuki (1929–1975)
    Amin Kassam (1948–), Kenyan journalist and poet[Jahn]
    Jomo Kenyatta (1893–1978), Kenyan politician and writer[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Jahn]
    Justus Kiprono (2001-), Kenyan journalist and finance writer
    Leonard Kibera (1942–1983), novelist and short story writer[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]
    Wanjiru Kihoro (1953–2006), journalist, writer, academic, activist; produced Kenya News in the 1980s from London
    Maina wa Kinyatti
    John Kiriamiti (1950–), writer of popular fiction[Gikandi & Mwangi]
    Wanjiru Koinange, writer, restorer of libraries and entrepreneur
    Kinyanjui Kombani (1981–), writer of popular fiction
    Henry Ole kulet (1950–), [Zakayo & Manexe]


    L


    Muthoni Likimani (1926–)[Killam & Rowe]
    Jeff Lumiri (2015–), author, poet, and novelist[Killam & Rowe]


    M


    Marjorie Oludhe Macgoye (1928–2015), novelist, essayist and poet
    David Gian Maillu (1939–) author and publisher
    Charles Mangua (c.1940–), fiction writer[Killam & Rowe]
    Anne Matindi (1942–), children's writer
    Ali A. Mazrui (1933–2014), academic and political writer[Jahn] [Killam & Rowe]
    John Samuel Mbiti (1931–2019), poet and writer on religion[Jahn]
    Miguna Miguna, lawyer
    Ngugi wa Mirii (1951–2008)
    Parmenas Githendu Mockerie (1900?–?), writer
    Mwana Kupona binti Msham (died c.1865), Swahili poet
    Micere Mugo (1942–2023), playwright, academic and poet[Killam & Rowe]
    Mũkoma wa Ngũgĩ (1971–), poet, author and academic
    Ben Mutua Jonathan Muriithi (1968–), a.k.a. BMJ Muriithi, US-based Kenyan journalist, works for VOA (US) and NTV (Kenya)
    Joseph Muthee (1928–), Kikuyu writer
    Wahome Mutahi (1954–2003)
    Meja Mwangi (1948–), novelist[Killam & Rowe]
    Gitura Mwaura, development writer and journalist


    N


    Rebecca Nandwa, Swahili children's writer
    Alexander Nderitu (1979–), novelist, scriptwriter and Kenyan e-book and Print on Demand pioneer
    Mona L. Nduilu (1976–)
    Michael Ndurumo (born 1952)
    Mũkoma wa Ngũgĩ (born 1971)
    Stephen N. Ngubiah (1936–), novelist[Killam & Rowe]
    Ngugi wa Mirii (1951–2008), playwright
    Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o (1938–), English-language and Gikuyu writer[Jahn] [Killam & Rowe]
    Rebeka Njau (1932–), novelist, playwright and poet[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Jahn] [Killam & Rowe]
    Chacha Nyaigotti-Chacha (1952–), playwright


    O


    Asenath Bole Odaga (1937–2014), publisher and author
    Atieno Odhiambo (1945–2009), academic
    Oginga Odinga (1912–1994), writer, philosopher and politician[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Jahn]
    Margaret Ogola (1958–2011)[Gikandi & Mwangi]
    Bethwell Allan Ogot (born 1929)
    Grace Ogot (1930–2015), short story writer and politician[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Jahn] [Killam & Rowe]
    Makena Onjerika, winner of the Caine Prize 2018
    Troy Onyango (1993–), writer
    Dominic Owuor Otiang'a (1987–), author, novelist
    Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor (1968–), winner of the Caine Prize 2003


    P


    Shailja Patel, poet, playwright and activist
    Paul Kipchumba (1983–), poet and prose writer


    R


    Mwangi Ruheni (1934–), scientist and popular novelist[Gikandi & Mwangi] [Killam & Rowe]


    T


    Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o (born 1938) - novelist, playwright, essayist


    V


    M. G. Vassanji (1950–), novelist and editor
    Iman Verjee
    Vincent de Paul (1986–), novelist, editor, publisher, and creative writing tutor


    W


    Wanuri Kahiu (1980–), film director, producer and writer
    Wangui wa Goro (1961–), academic and translator
    Koigi wa Wamwere (1949–), politician and writer
    Godwin Wachira (1936–), novelist[Killam & Rowe]
    Charity Waciuma (1936–), novelist[Killam & Rowe]
    Binyavanga Wainaina (1971–2019), founder and editor of Kwani?, winner of the Caine Prize 2002
    Gakaara Wanjau (1921–2001), writer and Gikuyu nationalist
    Wanjikũ wa Ngũgĩ (1970s–), writer
    Binyavanga Wainaina (1971–2019)
    Koigi wa Wamwere (born 1949)
    Kenneth Watene (1944–), playwright[Killam & Rowe]
    Miriam Were (1940–), public health advocate, academic and novelist[Killam & Rowe]


    See also


    List of Kenyan artists


    References

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