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Chama cha Wachapishaji Vitabu Kenya kilisema uchapishaji haramu unasababisha hasara ya zaidi ya shilingi bilioni tatu kila mwaka.

Wadau hao walizungumza wakati wa hafla ya pili ya Tuzo za TBC Penmanship iliyofanyika katika ukumbi wa Jain Bhavan Auditorium, Loresho, Nairobi.

Afisa Mkuu Mtendaji wa Text Book Centre, Sachin Varma, alisema tuzo hizo zinawapa waandishi chipukizi nafasi ya kuonyesha vipaji vyao.

Miongoni mwa washindi ni Janet Mbugua kwa kitabu My First Time, Dkt Anuradha Khoda kwa Noah and the Rainbow Promise Series 2 na Jackson Biko kwa Big Little Fights.

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Photorealistic illustration of a bookstore display featuring diverse new books from independent publishers, including memoirs, children's stories, fiction, and inspirational titles.
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Independent publishers release diverse new books

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Several independent publishers have announced new book releases featuring memoirs, children's stories, fiction, and inspirational works. Authors share personal journeys, adventures, and life lessons through their writings. These titles, published by companies like Covenant Books and Newman Springs Publishing, aim to inspire and entertain readers across various genres.

Chile's PDI seized over 37,000 pirated books on March 26 from three shops in Santiago's Galería Comercial San Diego, valued at an estimated $1.4 billion pesos. The raid followed a complaint from publishers affiliated with the Corporación del Libro y la Lectura. Two people were arrested for infringing intellectual property law.

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Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young ordered the immediate blocking of 34 copyright-infringing sites on May 11, marking the first action under a revised copyright law aimed at curbing online piracy of webtoons and novels.

Kenya's Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) has endorsed the government's new rules banning political content in school drama festivals. The guidelines target the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival starting today at Kagumo Teachers Training College in Nyeri County. Cotu says the measures protect students from political exploitation.

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A Book Riot article spotlights three new 2026 releases addressing book banning and the right to read. The selections span academic analysis, graphic nonfiction, and fiction, offering varied perspectives on censorship in America. They aim to provide hope amid ongoing challenges.

Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority Director General Daniel Kiptoo, Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director Joe Sang, and Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban have resigned after arrests linked to a Ksh4 billion fuel scandal. Officials allegedly manipulated stock data to enable irregular procurement outside the government-to-government agreement. President William Ruto's office called the deal a blatant breach involving substandard fuel.

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Kenyan opposition leaders have urged Parliament to reject the Ministry of Finance's Infrastructure Bill, 2026 and halt the plan to sell government shares in Safaricom. They argue that the proposals threaten constitutional safeguards for public funds and strategic assets. They also call for an independent review and thorough assessment of assets before any action.

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Kilifi leaders unite to confront criminal gangs

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Parliament invites submissions on finance bill 2026

Jumatatu, 16. Mwezi wa tatu 2026, 13:49:37

Opposition claims government has seized economic sectors

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Korean literature showcased at London Book Fair 2026

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Safal Kiswahili Prize opens entries for African writers

Ijumaa, 6. Mwezi wa tatu 2026, 14:43:49

Queensland enacts speech restrictions and revokes literary awards

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Book fair in Bangladesh sees low attendance

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Quramo Writers’ Prize invites submissions for 2026 edition

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Police announce special forces to combat urban crime wave

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Interior ministry exposes social media's role in fueling mob justice across Kenya

 

 

 

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