VETERAN KENYAN POET SITAWA NAMWALIE AWARDED AT THE GRAND SLAM FESTIVAL IN NAIROBI
Sitawa is a veteran Kenyan poet and playwright who has not only represented Kenya in different disciplines but also worked for the World Bank and the UN. Grand Slam kicked off in Nairobi on January 25th 2025. Among the activities of the festival were the Grand Slam Poetry competitions, Workshops and Rising Voices Schools. Meanwhile, within the flurry of activities at the Kenya national Theatre, there was a steaming cup of conversation and debate on the role of Creative Arts and the contribution of various individuals in the growth of the performance art. The chief guest was Sitawa Namwalie aka Betty Wamalwa Muragori. Sitawa Namwalie, photo courtesy of Creative Spills Under the auspices of All African Women Poetry Festival (AAWPF), Sitawa Namwalie would be celebrated and awarded a plaque for her outstanding contribution to poetry, art and drama on the African continent. The moderator of the event was none other than the director of AAWPF Freestyle poet Emma...