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Therapy Sessions: A Conversation With Amanda Nechesa
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Therapy Sessions: A Conversation With Amanda Nechesa

Amanda Nechesa is a Nairobi-based writer, poet, and feminist practitioner who uses literature and digital storytelling as tools for social transformation. Through her work, she seeks to amplify art and culture, challenge inequities, and explore the vulnerability of the human condition. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Brittle Paper, The Feminist Magazine, Isele Magazine,, Efiko Magazine, Kalahari Review, Lolwe, The Elephant, Voices Of The Revolution poetry anthology, and the first, second, and fourth editions of Qwani anthologies; among others. She is also the author of How To Make This Boy Go Home With Me (Qwani, 2025).

The Editors
The Editors
May 6, 2026
Female Poets Kenya, a conversation with Wangui Kimani
Interviews

Female Poets Kenya, a conversation with Wangui Kimani

Wangui Kimani is a multi-award-winning poet, writer, and eco-artist whose artistry bridges activism, culture, and climate justice. As co-founder of Female Poets Kenya, she uses poetry to amplify women’s voices, preserve African traditions, and champion social change.

The Editors
The Editors
April 22, 2026
Qwani, Four Years On:  A Conversation with Keith Ang’ana
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Qwani, Four Years On: A Conversation with Keith Ang’ana

Keith Ang'ana is a writer, researcher and historian whose work focuses on the intersection between people, cities and the quiet politics of everyday life. He is also the Founder and Executive Director of Qwani.

The Editors
The Editors
April 29, 2026
Desire Path, a conversation with Migwi Mwangi
Interviews

Desire Path, a conversation with Migwi Mwangi

Migwi Mwangi is a storyteller from Nairobi. His debut collection, Desire Path (University of Pittsburgh Press), is forthcoming in September 2026.

The Editors
The Editors
April 8, 2026
Tracing the Faulty Line: A Conversation with Felix Odhiambo
Interviews

Tracing the Faulty Line: A Conversation with Felix Odhiambo

Felix Odhiambo is a filmmaker and documentary photographer driven by a passion for wildlife conservation. His current focus is on bridging the gap between people and the natural world through compelling visual storytelling.

The Editors
The Editors
April 15, 2026
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