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• The winner of the Storymoja Hay Festival Story of the Month is…

  Posted: July 30, 2009, 2:14 pm by Storymoja Africa

  The judges scores. Writer Marvin Tumbo Scores out of 20 Storymoja Judge Scores out of 20 Average Scores Nancy Biwott 13 13 13 Tabitha Mwangi 18 14 16 Titus Kaloki 11 8 9.5 Stephen Mwangi 16 17 16.5 Denis Kabi 12 16 14 Ndago Ebenea Odhiambo 8 16 12 The winner is Stephen Mwangi Ichungwa who will receive two Full Festival Passes. CONGRATULATIONS! I trust that you will make the most of this opportunity not only to network with other [...]

• Judges need more time

  Posted: July 29, 2009, 1:17 am by Storymoja Africa

  Dear Writers, The judges seem to be caught up in the decision making. Just goes to show the possibilities of Kenyan writing. The winner of the Full Festival Pass will be announced before the end of the day. While the judges rangle, I am pleased to announce that all who have so far registered for the Friday [...]

• 5th and 6th Winner- Register for your free day pass for Friday

  Posted: July 29, 2009, 3:07 am by Storymoja Africa

  Your votes are in! The winners of the 4th and final Round of the Competition are Where is the racist? By Tabitha Mwangi and Diary of a disillusioned soul by Nancy Biwott. These two stories will be entered into the Storymoja Hay Festival Story of the Month and stand to win their writers a Full Festival [...]

• 3rd and 4th Winner, Seven More Stories and Register for your complimentary tickets.

  Posted: July 24, 2009, 9:01 am by Storymoja Africa

  Your votes are in! The winners of the 3rd Round of the Competition are Dignity my foot! By Titus Kaloki and Elevation by Ndago Abenea Odhiambo. These two stories will be entered into the Storymoja Hay Festival Story of the Month and stand to win their writers a Full Festival Pass. Remember everyone who has ever [...]

• Apologies

  Posted: July 23, 2009, 12:49 am by Storymoja Africa

  Due to international commitments, Shailja Patel will not participate in the Storymoja Hay Festival. We had been so hoping to have her share her illuminating poetry with our festival audiences. Storymoja apologises for the disappointment this will cause her many fans. Posted in Writing

• 2nd Winner, and Complimentary tickets for all Storymoja Writers.

  Posted: July 22, 2009, 12:40 am by Storymoja Africa

  Your votes are in and the 2nd winner of the Storymoja Story of the Week is… Sale of Kenya Oriji by Stephen Mwangi Ichungwa. Read it here… Stephen’s story is the second one to be entered into the Storymoja Hay Festival Story of the Month, after Denis Kabi’s story from last week. The winner of the Story [...]

• 2nd Winner, and Complimentary tickets for all Storymoja Writers.

  Posted: July 22, 2009, 12:40 am by Storymoja Africa

  Your votes are in and the 2nd winner of the Storymoja Story of the Week is… Sale of Kenya Oriji by Stephen Mwangi Ichungwa. Read it here… Stephen’s story is the second one to be entered into the Storymoja Hay Festival Story of the Month, after Denis Kabi’s story from last week. The winner of the Story [...]

• The Storymoja Hay Festival 2009

  Posted: July 22, 2009, 11:38 pm by Storymoja Africa

  What is the purpose of the Storymoja Hay Festival? The festival hopes to encourage Africans to ‘own’ their problems by exploring our situations/stories, and search for solutions by generating platforms for discussion and debate. To achieve our 2030 vision, Kenyans need to read widely, discuss ideas, and exploit our diversity of stories/backgrounds for the greater good.  It [...]

• Seven Stories and a festival like never before.

  Posted: July 20, 2009, 9:12 am by Storymoja Africa

  The Storymoja Hay Festival is drawing ever closer. As you may have noticed, I am dedicating this month’s blogs to informing you of what you can look forward to. Already one of you, Marvin Tumbo, has been rewarded with tickets to the festival, and one other writer will be rewarded before the festival begins. The festival [...]

• New Book Releases from Kwani Trust

  Posted: July 18, 2009, 2:56 pm by Storymoja Africa

  Kwani Trust is pleased to announce the release of 5 new titles; ‘Kwani? 05 Part 2 – Revelations & Conversations’, ‘The True Story of David Munyakei – Goldenberg Whistleblower’, by Billy Kahora, ‘The Life & Times of Richard Onyango’, by Richard Onyango, ‘The Life of Mzee Ondego’, by [...]

• Kenyan poetry goes North?

  Posted: July 18, 2009, 2:51 pm by Storymoja Africa

  The literature magazine Komma is based in Lulea, on the northern coast of Sweden and not far away from the Arctic Circle. Komma publishes newly written poems and prose. Among those who contribute the readers will find both established writers and those who are in progress. It also happens that Komma reviews foreign poetry. We [...]

• Sincerest Apologies

  Posted: July 17, 2009, 5:04 pm by Storymoja Africa

  Dear all, We experienced trouble with the Storymoja webmail recently, as a result of which some of you sent mail and submissions which we never received. The problem has been sorted out and we have been able to recover some of your mail, including some submissions for the ongoing writing contests. All submissions will be considered [...]

• 1st Winner, 2nd Round – Read and vote

  Posted: July 15, 2009, 1:05 am by Storymoja Africa

  Well, then your votes are in, and the 1st winner is…. My Wife is a Tomboy by Denis Kabi. Read it here. This story will be entered into the Story of the Month Contest and the final winner will get tickets to the Storymoja Hay Festival. To whet your attitude, here are a few more highlights that [...]

• Send in your story NOW

  Posted: July 14, 2009, 10:36 pm by Storymoja Africa

  Dear Writers, Thank you for being part of the Storymoja Community. Last week, you read the three stories submitted on the Story of the Week. I hope you have voted for your favorite story. Remember voting closes on Wednesday at midnight. The winner will then be announced on Thursday, at the same time that the next round [...]

• This Week’s Readings

  Posted: July 10, 2009, 1:36 pm by Storymoja Africa

  Dear Writers, The Storymoja Hay Festival Season is here. As part of this great celebration of literature and books, various activities have been scheduled. You will not only get a chance to rub shoulders with great African and international writers, but you will also get a chance to fellowship with them in forums and discussions that [...]

• Write, Judge and Win- And the Winner is…

  Posted: July 9, 2009, 3:11 pm by Storymoja Africa

  Marvin Tumbo has won the chance to be a guest judge on the Storymoja Hay Festival Story of the Month with this article. He gets tickets to the Festival. Thank you to all of you who sent in your articles on time. If you would like a chance to win another pair of tickets, please [...]

• Can you Speak Like Obama?

  Posted: July 6, 2009, 2:09 pm by Storymoja Africa

  Do you sound like Obama? Tell me! We have seen the look alikes on TV and we have heard the sound alikes everywhere, now we want to know if you can talk like Obama! If you have what it takes to sound like Obama, send a 2000 word audio script to nureen.velji@storymojaafrica.co.ke Shortlisted applicants will be called in [...]

• Story of the Week and the Story of the Month Contest

  Posted: July 3, 2009, 3:51 pm by Storymoja Africa

  Updates The deadline for the Story of the Week has changed to Thursday 9th, 16th and the 23rd of July. These stories will be published on the Storymoja Blog and then entered into the Story of the Month Contest. The winner will get two tickets to the Storymoja Hay Festival. Enter now by sending in your [...]

• Write, Judge and Win tickets to the Storymoja Hay Festival

  Posted: July 1, 2009, 10:01 pm by Storymoja Africa

  How would you like to judge the Storymoja Story of the Month contest as well as win tickets to the Storymoja Hay Festival? All you have to do is send in a 600 word essay on the importance of reading and literature for economic development of Kenya. This essay must be submitted by Wednesday 8th, [...]

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