Reviews the historical background and present state of publishing in Kenya, including the role of indigenous and foreign firms. Problems identified include language and literacy problems; lack of the reading habit, support for authors, finances, and publishing expertise; high production costs; and inadequate publicity. (Author/MES)

Intended for use by those interested in promoting books and reading in the world, this report describes the state of books and reading in Kenya. Following a brief description of Kenya, major sections of the report deal with authorship, publishing, physical production, distribution, reading habits, professional training, and legal and institutional…