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Writer
Rebeka Njau
Famoose for
Writing The Scar and Ripples in the Pool.
The Scar · Ripples in the Pool
- Born
- 15 December 1932
- Birthplace
- Kanyariri
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Rebeka Njau
Rebeka Njau is a Kenyan writer and educator whose work explores women’s lives and restrictive social conventions.
Early life
Education
Attended Alliance Girls High School and Makerere University College.
Career
- 1964
School founding
Co-founded Nairobi Girls School.
- After 1968
Arts and publishing
Became increasingly involved with Paa Ya Paa Gallery and later edited Target.
Selected work
The Scar
Published the pioneering Kenyan play in Transition.
Ripples in the Pool
Published her first novel.
Mirrors of My Life
Published her memoirs.
Beyond work
Artistic family
Was married to artist Elimo Njau; their children also worked in the arts.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.