Episode 27: Kenya Writes with Goethe-Institut: Patrick Ochieng.
Aug 19, 2022•32 min•Ep. 25
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Episode description
The Kenya Writes guest for today is Kisumu-based lawyer and author Patrick Ochieng who was shortlisted for the 2010 Golden Baobab Prize and the NALIF Writing Competition in 2017. He has been published in Kikwetu, Munyori, Brittle Paper, and other literary publications. He lives in Kisumu, Kenya, with his family. His debut book for children is Playing a Dangerous Game, published by Norton Young Readers.
We talk about his entry into the writing business, why he writes for children, what inspired his book Playing a Dangerous Game, and some of his forthcoming projects.
This podcast has been supported by Goethe-Institute Kenya as part of the "Kenya Writes" series.
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