Publishers appeal to government to promote reading culture

The Kenya Publishers Association said that the reading culture in Kenya was worrying and had largely affected the language development of children. The Nation Kenya reported.

"The problem with the Kenyan society is that we read mostly for exams, light academic fires and burn books as we dance after 'completing education,'" KPA chair David Waweru said in a statement read by council member John Mwazemba.

Accomplished writer and publisher, Prof Wa Mberia added that the culture should start right from the schools.

"We have killed the reading right from schools. If you are found reading a book that is not examinable, teachers condemn the student, instead of encouraging them."

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