In the season finale of A Palace For The People, we go back to Kenya’s independence era to uncover the roots of the country’s labor movement. Writer and historian Shiraz Durrani speaks about the struggles of workers under colonial rule, the rise of trade unions, and the forgotten figures who fought not only for fair wages, but also for freedom itself.
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In the season finale of A Palace For The People, we go back to Kenya’s independence era to uncover the roots of the country’s labor movement. Writer and historian Shiraz Durrani speaks about the struggles of workers under colonial rule, the rise of trade unions, and the forgotten figures who fought not only for fair wages, but also for freedom itself.
Live from the NBO Litfest, Shiro and Wachuka speak with author Petina Gappah about her work and the importance of history and archive in literature. We also take some questions from you - our listeners.
A Palace For The People
In the season finale of A Palace For The People, we go back to Kenya’s independence era to uncover the roots of the country’s labor movement. Writer and historian Shiraz Durrani speaks about the struggles of workers under colonial rule, the rise of trade unions, and the forgotten figures who fought not only for fair wages, but also for freedom itself.
