Aga Khan University Regional Librarian, Dr. Arnold Mwanzu , Associate Vice Provost & University Librarian Prof. Peter Gatiti and Author and Suba North Member of Parliament Hon. Millie Odhiambo during the university’s Authors Day celebrating first-time authors and early career researchers.
Aga Khan University has convened publishers, emerging authors, and researchers, during this year’s authors’ day to celebrate the transformative power of new voices in literature and research.
This year’s Authors’ Day event, celebrated the contributions of first-time authors and young researchers, emphasizing their role in driving social change and community development.
Speaking during the event, Author and Suba North Member of Parliament Hon. Millie Odhiambo thanked the university for its excellent work in nurturing and encouraging young authors.
“Writing is an important way of reforming and amplifying diverse perspectives. Whether you write for academia or creatively, we must publish our experiences to enrich ourselves and reform the wrongs in society.” She said.
The celebrations highlighted the transformative power of writing and the diverse voices within the university.
Aga Khan University Associate Vice Provost and University Librarian Prof. Peter Gatiti emphasized the university’s dedication to developing scholarly content that defines the university.
“Today, we are happy to celebrate the hard work done by our scholars across our campus to create scholarly content that not only gives us teaching and learning materials but has also contributed to knowledge sharing worldwide. Aga Khan University scholarly materials have been downloaded to 3.5 Million articles.”
By honoring authors and celebrating the transformative power of the written word, the University inspired the next generation of scholars and storytellers, reinforcing the belief that literature is a vital force for change in society. This global celebration not only highlighted the diverse voices within the AKU community but also underscored the universal value of storytelling in bridging cultures and fostering understanding.
