Muthoni Likimani
Kenyan Activist and writer
Muthoni Likimani (born in 1926) is a Kenyan activist and writer, who has published works of both fiction and non-fiction, as well as children's books. In her career she has also been a broadcaster, actress, teacher and publisher. She was the first Kenyan beauty queen, the first African to establish a public relations firm in Kenya and one of the country's earliest female authors.
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- "Quite often, my advice has been on using power of pen not guns to fight ones right."
- As quoted in the article titled A strong voice from Kenya: Muthoni Likimani appointed IFLAC Peace Ambassador written by Solveig Hansen on 18th February, 2018.
- What Does a Man Want, They Shall Be Chastised, and Fighting Without Ceasing.https://iflac.wordpress.com/2014/02/18/muthoni-likimani/
- I am inspired by successful women who do things that were previously only done by men; women who can create and succeed and who are confident
- If you do not have confidence you might as well be dead
- I have no fear. True, I fear God, but I do not fear what people will say. My success has been driven by my confidence and lack of fear. I believe that I can do what others can.
- Throughout my life's journey as a strong woman, I have enjoyed the support of many. At the same time, I have suffered because I am a woman. I never forget that after being declared the best creative writer and best producer at Voice of Kenya, I was not recommended for promotion. Another person was appointed above me and I was expected to be his assistant
- Conversations with High Achieving Men and Women of Kenya - Kenya's Women and Men of the Week,November 21, 2011,Powered by Blogger
Quotes about Muthoni Likimani
edit- Muthoni Likimani belongs to a group of unsung heroines, more so because she penned her works from the heart, exuding a fighting spirit that epitomises her historical role as a freedom fighter and chronicler of a peoples’ culture and livelihood. Her natural smile radiates the warmth of the connection her fictional characters have with the audience. Indeed, as I read her works I see that radiance of a gallant personality to read more, hear more and see more.
- Publisher Barrack Muluka describes Likimani as a freedom fighter, true patriot, writer, mentor and an elder Christian girl. Quoted in the article titled Muthoni Likimani: Beauty queen who broke glass ceiling published on Friday, June 28, 2013 and updated on July 05, 2020.
