Background
Wanjiku Kabira was born on November 15, 1948, in Lari Constituency, Kiambu County, Kenya.
Nairobi, Kenya
Wanjiku Kibara attained her Bachelor of Arts degree in literature from University of Nairobi in 1978, and later, a Doctor of Philosophy degree.
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Wanjiku Kibara received a Master of Arts in literature from the University of Wisconsin.
Nairobi, Kenya
Wanjiku Kibara attained her Bachelor of Arts degree in literature from University of Nairobi in 1978, and later, a Doctor of Philosophy degree.
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Wanjiku Kibara received a Master of Arts in literature from the University of Wisconsin.
(This is an account of the Kenyan storyteller, Kabebe wa W...)
This is an account of the Kenyan storyteller, Kabebe wa Wanyaroco, his art, and his community. Includes appendices with Kabebe's narratives in English and Gikuyu.
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1983
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1988
(This is an anthology of poems and short stories by Kenyan...)
This is an anthology of poems and short stories by Kenyan Women Writers.
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1991
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1993
(This book examines the history and culture of the Agikuyu...)
This book examines the history and culture of the Agikuyu, the largest single tribal group in Kenya, and describes their role in Kenya's struggle for independence from the British.
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1995
Wanjiku Kabira was born on November 15, 1948, in Lari Constituency, Kiambu County, Kenya.
Wanjiku Kabira attended Githirioni Primary School and Loreto High School. She later proceeded to Loreto Convent Msongari for her advanced certificate ('A' levels), which she cleared in 1974. Kibara attained her Bachelor of Arts degree in literature from University of Nairobi in 1978. She received a Master of Arts in literature from the University of Wisconsin in the United States. Kabira obtained a Doctor of Philosophy degree in literature from University of Nairobi.
Wanjiku Kabira was a director of the collaborative center for gender and development from 1995 to 2009. She held a vice-chair in the Kenya Constitutional Review Process from 2000 to 2005. Kabira was a chairperson of the Women Political Alliance from 2002 to 2011. She held a chair of the Department of Literature at the University of Nairobi.
Wanjiku has published widely in the field of oral literature and in gender/women studies. She has been a leader in Women’s Movement for many years during which she has consistently and passionately advocated for gender equality and equity in Kenya. She has mentored many women who have gone on to play critical roles in women’s empowerment and advancement. Her involvement with women issues inspired her in 2009 to spearhead the establishment of the African Women’s Studies Centre at the University of Nairobi, Kenya.
Kabira was also involved in the review process of the Constitution having served as a vice chair at the Constitution of Kenya Review Commission and a member of the Rapid Results Initiative Committee on sensitization of staff on the Constitution of Kenya in 2010.
(This book examines the history and culture of the Agikuyu...)
1995(This is an account of the Kenyan storyteller, Kabebe wa W...)
1983(This is an anthology of poems and short stories by Kenyan...)
1991Wanjiku Kabira has shown distinguished leadership of the Kenyan Women’s movement and has been actively involved in women affairs and gender issues for several years.
In 1981 Wanjiku Kabira married Jackson Ntongai Kabira.
