Muthoni Maina is a Kenyan novelist whose work spans historical fiction and richly layered storytelling. She is the author of The Leaves of May (2023), a novel tracing the lives of three women across generations, and other works that explore identity, memory, and sociocultural legacies through compelling narrative arcs. Her writing is noted for its deep engagement with history, personal transformation, and the textures of African life. Based in Nairobi, Muthoni writes novels and children’s stories that blend imaginative worlds with accessible themes, inviting readers of all ages into thoughtful literary landscapes.