David Waweru
Encyclopedia
David Waweru is the CEO of WordAlive Publishers
based out of Nairobi
, Kenya
. According to his website he refers to himself as a "publisher, trainer, coach, and speaker". WordAlive Publishers
was founded in September 2001.
David Waweru has been active in advocating for a strong and vibrant local publishing industry and reading culture in East Africa
. In interviews with Nation TV and Business Daily, David alludes that though the Kenyan book trade has faced major challenges in the last couple of years, the market will recover.
Museum of Learning indicates David Waweru saw a need in Trade and Christian publishing that few were willing risk investment in due to a perceived poor reading culture in most of sub-Saharan Africa. In an article titled, "A Literary Contribution to Healing" in the Daily Nation
, David Waweru said “We cannot always complain about a poor reading culture,” he said. “It is up to us to expand the horizons and give people what they want to read.”
The Christian Marketplace quoted David as saying that "there is potential for indigenous writers and publishers" during the release of Eyo
, by Nigerian writer Abidemi Sanusi
. In an article "Publisher Keeps the Word Alive" by Business Daily, David talked about ingenuity in promoting Africa authors through events like author tours, book signings, launches and a consistent author branding programme. Events, dubbed BookTalkAfrica have already been held in Nairobi
and Kampala
where people queued waiting to speak to their favorite authors.
WordAlive Publishers
WordAlive Publishers provides transformational content by publishing, marketing and distributing excellent Christian books that make a difference in people’s lives in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond...
based out of Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
, Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
. According to his website he refers to himself as a "publisher, trainer, coach, and speaker". WordAlive Publishers
WordAlive Publishers
WordAlive Publishers provides transformational content by publishing, marketing and distributing excellent Christian books that make a difference in people’s lives in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond...
was founded in September 2001.
David Waweru has been active in advocating for a strong and vibrant local publishing industry and reading culture in East Africa
East Africa
East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easterly region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. In the UN scheme of geographic regions, 19 territories constitute Eastern Africa:...
. In interviews with Nation TV and Business Daily, David alludes that though the Kenyan book trade has faced major challenges in the last couple of years, the market will recover.
Museum of Learning indicates David Waweru saw a need in Trade and Christian publishing that few were willing risk investment in due to a perceived poor reading culture in most of sub-Saharan Africa. In an article titled, "A Literary Contribution to Healing" in the Daily Nation
Daily Nation
The Daily Nation is a Kenyan independent newspaper. It is the most influential newspaper in Kenya with a daily circulation of about 205,000 copies. The total readership is likely to be higher as each copy is read by a large number of people...
, David Waweru said “We cannot always complain about a poor reading culture,” he said. “It is up to us to expand the horizons and give people what they want to read.”
The Christian Marketplace quoted David as saying that "there is potential for indigenous writers and publishers" during the release of Eyo
Eyo
Eyo is an eponymous novel, written by Abidemi Sanusi and published by WordAlive Publishers. In this novel, the author brings out the twin issues of child trafficking and sex slavery, painfully living through the experiences of the many children that are trafficked to Europe each year...
, by Nigerian writer Abidemi Sanusi
Abidemi Sanusi
Abidemi Sanusi was born in Lagos, and was educated in the UK. She attended Leeds University, worked as a human rights worker, now runs a writing services company in the UK...
. In an article "Publisher Keeps the Word Alive" by Business Daily, David talked about ingenuity in promoting Africa authors through events like author tours, book signings, launches and a consistent author branding programme. Events, dubbed BookTalkAfrica have already been held in Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
and Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
where people queued waiting to speak to their favorite authors.