Books That Shape Kenya: Kwamchetsi Makokha on Media, Power & Public Life | What’s On Your Shelf?

Today we step into the intellectual world of Kwamchetsi Makokha — writer, editor, satirist, trainer and one of Kenya’s most influential voices in journalism and public interest communication. With two decades of experience shaping public discourse, Makokha has worked at the heart of Kenya’s media, from newsrooms to editorial leadership, civic education, and constitutional engagement. In this episode of What’s On Your Shelf?, we sit beside his bookshelf to explore the stories, ideas, and authors that have shaped his worldview. We dive into: 📚 The books that sharpen his commentary 📰 Lessons from 20+ years of journalism 🎭 Satire as a tool for accountability 🇰🇪 Reflections on Kenya’s political evolution 🧠 How reading informs his approach to justice, governance and public life If you love ​#books, ​#ideas, ​#media, ​#politics or deep ​#storytelling — this episode is a must-watch. Subscribe, share and join the journey through the shelves that shape us.