Kigogo author Pauline Kea speaks on her political play and the power of stories

In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, we sit down with acclaimed author and teacher Pauline Kea to discuss her journey as a writer and the impact of her work on Kenyan society. Kea is best known for her novel Kigogo, which unexpectedly went viral at the height of political unrest in Kenya. The book, released in 2016, tells the story of citizens rising to demand change in the face of bad governance—an uncanny reflection of recent events in the country.