The eKitabu and Mvua Press team congratulate our own Mercy Kirui, Senior Manager, Publishing, on being shortlisted for the 2025 PublisHer Excellence Award in Innovation. This year’s awards received an overwhelming number of nominations, making the selection process highly competitive. Mercy’s shortlisting is a testament to her leadership and the transformative work she does at eKitabu and Mvua Press, advancing innovation and inclusivity in publishing. 

PublisHer is a global movement led by female publishing leaders to address gender imbalances in the industry and drive meaningful change. As an empowered community, PublisHer seeks creative and viable solutions to the gender-based inequities that have long characterized the publishing and creative industries. Mercy’s recognition aligns with this mission, celebrating her contributions toward a more inclusive and diverse publishing landscape.

We look forward to celebrating this achievement at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair Awards Ceremony, which will be held on 31st March 2025, at Palazzo Re Enzo in Bologna where winners will be announced. Read more