Wanjiru Koinange is Co-director of Nairobi Litfest and a writer, cultural producer, and arts leader whose work explores literature and the arts as catalysts for social change. She is also a founder of Book Bunk, where she contributes to reimagining libraries as vital public cultural infrastructure and platforms for African publishing futures. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Literature from United States International University-Africa and a Master’s degree in Creative Writing from the University of Cape Town. She has extensive experience in creative production and talent management, having worked with leading artists and cultural practitioners across East Africa and contributed to the development of major festivals and events that continue to shape Kenya’s cultural landscape. She is the author of The Havoc of Choice and has served as a regional correspondent for Commonwealth Writers. Her writing has appeared in Chimurenga, SlipNet, and True Love Magazine. Alongside her literary practice, she brings strong project management expertise to advancing arts-led social impact, currently channelled through the global non-profit Africa Centre.