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Monday, February 19, 2024

Newly launched publishing house is seeking African short stories

Soma Nami Press, the exciting new publishing house based in Nairobi, Kenya, is on the lookout for captivating short stories for their debut Kenyan anthology. 

Titled "Kenya-ness", this anthology aims to showcase the rich tapestry of voices and perspectives that make up the vibrant mosaic of Kenyan culture.

Founded with a mission to share exceptional East African stories globally and bring compelling Pan-African narratives to East Africa, Soma Nami Press is committed to amplifying diverse voices and narratives from the region.

The anthology seeks fiction that celebrates, explores, questions, and challenges the essence, beauty, and uniqueness of "Kenya-ness". 

Soma Nami Press encourages submissions that are bold, engaging, and thought-provoking while remaining accessible to a wide audience. 

Writers are invited to push boundaries and experiment with different genres as long as their stories resonate with the theme.

This call for submissions presents a fantastic opportunity for writers to contribute to a groundbreaking project that promises to showcase the depth and breadth of Kenyan storytelling.