WordAlive Publishers
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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. WordAlive exists to trigger people’s imaginations, opening them up to new possibilities in life; helping them reach their God-given potential and pursue ever-higher goals.
WordAlive Publishers is a Pan-African publishing house based in Nairobi
, Kenya
and has offices in Kampala
, Uganda
. The company’s main focus is on personal growth, inspirational, leadership, relationships, fiction, theology, and children’s books. WordAlive's catalogue contains over 70 titles from both local and international authors. In 2009, Eyo
, the first general fiction title in their catalogue was published.
, whose publishing career had began at the University of Nairobi Press ten years earlier. At the time, most publishing houses in Kenya
focused on textbook publishing with a few others engaged in religious publishing and none publishing general trade books as a core business. Many cited perceived poor reading habits in Kenya
, and poverty as reasons why they did not think that these areas were viable propositions. WordAlive now accounts for 35% of their sales from “upcountry” – outside Kenyan's major towns – areas that are considered "poor” by Kenyan standards.
WordAlive is the African publisher of the frica Bible Commentary], a 1,586-page once volume commentary released in 2006 and written by 69 African scholars. The commentary uses African proverbs, metaphors and every day stories to make the Bible speak relevantly to African believers while remaining true to the Bible text and being honest to its context.
In 2008 WordAlive Publishers, together with Africa Christian Text Books, based in Jos
, Nigeria
and Zondervan
in the USA created an imprint called Hippo Books. Currently, Hippo Books has produced four titles and more are in the pipeline. "The imprint is a broad range of serious Christian and Theological publications written especially for Pastors, church leaders, and academics (Theological Students, Teachers, and Scholars). Titles in this imprint include Bible commentaries and new works in biblical studies, cultural studies, ethics, history, systematic theology, and more."
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
and beyond. WordAlive exists to trigger people’s imaginations, opening them up to new possibilities in life; helping them reach their God-given potential and pursue ever-higher goals.
WordAlive Publishers is a Pan-African publishing house based 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...
, 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...
and has offices in 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...
, Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
. The company’s main focus is on personal growth, inspirational, leadership, relationships, fiction, theology, and children’s books. WordAlive's catalogue contains over 70 titles from both local and international authors. In 2009, 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...
, the first general fiction title in their catalogue was published.
History
WordAlive Publishers was founded in September 2001 by David WaweruDavid Waweru
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....
, whose publishing career had began at the University of Nairobi Press ten years earlier. At the time, most publishing houses in 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...
focused on textbook publishing with a few others engaged in religious publishing and none publishing general trade books as a core business. Many cited perceived poor reading habits in 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...
, and poverty as reasons why they did not think that these areas were viable propositions. WordAlive now accounts for 35% of their sales from “upcountry” – outside Kenyan's major towns – areas that are considered "poor” by Kenyan standards.
WordAlive is the African publisher of the frica Bible Commentary], a 1,586-page once volume commentary released in 2006 and written by 69 African scholars. The commentary uses African proverbs, metaphors and every day stories to make the Bible speak relevantly to African believers while remaining true to the Bible text and being honest to its context.
In 2008 WordAlive Publishers, together with Africa Christian Text Books, based in Jos
Jos
Jos is a city in the Middle Belt of Nigeria.The city has a population of about 1.5 million residents. Popularly called "J-town" or "Jesus Our Saviour" by the residents, it is the administrative capital of Plateau State....
, Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
and Zondervan
Zondervan
Zondervan is an international Christian media and publishing company located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Zondervan is a founding member of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association .- History :...
in the USA created an imprint called Hippo Books. Currently, Hippo Books has produced four titles and more are in the pipeline. "The imprint is a broad range of serious Christian and Theological publications written especially for Pastors, church leaders, and academics (Theological Students, Teachers, and Scholars). Titles in this imprint include Bible commentaries and new works in biblical studies, cultural studies, ethics, history, systematic theology, and more."
Works published
Notable works and authors published by Word Alive Publishers include:- EyoEyoEyo 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...
, Abidemi SanusiAbidemi SanusiAbidemi 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...
(2009) View Eyo - Africa Bible Commentary, Tokunboh Adeyemo (2006) View Africa Bible Commentary
- Africa's Enigma and Leadership Solutions, Tokunboh Adeyemo (2009) View Africa Enigma and Leadership Solutions
- Best Foot Forward, Fred Geke (2007) view Best Foot Forward
- How to Save Money, Ken Monyoncho (2007) view How to Save Money
- Bishop Tucker, Christopher Byaruhanga (2008) view Bishop Tucker
- African Christian Ethics, Samuel Waje Kunhiyop (2008) view African Christian Ethics
- Is Africa Cursed, Tokunboh Adeyemo (2009) view Is Africa Cursed