Introducing the 2023 Afrika Redefined Indie Book Prize Judging Panel

We are pleased to announce the 2023 Afrika Redefined Indie Book Prize judging panel. The panel is drawn from academicians, editors, publishers, writers, and readers.

We’re honoured to have the wonderful and committed team at this year’s Prize and work together in recognising self-published authors in Kenya.

Deadline for Submissions

Submissions close on 15 April 2023.

2023 Judging Panel

  1. Dr JKS Makokha (Lecturer & Columnist) – Kenya | Chairperson
  2. Dr Michael Dickel (Writer, Editor, Artist) – Israel | Member
  3. Lucas Wafula (Editor & Publisher) – Kenya | Member
  4. Empress Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki (Writer & Editor) – Kenya | Member
  5. Philip Matogo (Writer, Poet & Columnist) – Uganda | Member
  6. Brian Lesalon Kasaine (Writer) – Kenya | Member
  7. Lexa Lubanga (Reader & Founder Kenyan Readathon) – Kenya | Member
  8. Xavier Omweri (Reader, Book Reviewer & Literary Critic) – Kenya | Member

Click Here to check out their profiles.