Special Announcement: Ngugi Wa Thiong'o to Attend Conference and Give Keynote Address

The Organising Committee of the 6th Biennial Pan African Reading for All Conference, and Prof Mlinzi M Mulokozi, Chairperson of the National Committee, are very proud to announce that Ngugi Wa Thiong'o will address the conference plenary on Tuesday 11 August and take part in this conference.

Ngugi has earned his reputation as East Africa's most famous living writer, and his novels are required reading throughout Africa. His courage in the face of political repression and his masterful command of fiction make Ngugi a role model for all of us striving to bring literacy to all of Africa.

Click here to read Ngugi Wa Thiong'o's biography on his official website.

Click here to view photos on Ngugi's website.

Our heartfelt thanks to the Pearson Foundation for helping make this
possible.

Closing Ceremonies - Thursday, August 13, 2009

Closing Ceremonies Sponsor: Pearson Foundation

On Thursday 13 August 2009, the Conference will conclude with a gala closing ceremony. This will be followed by a banquet. Please bring your native dress to wear for these events. Those of you with musical abilities are encouraged to show off your own talent at the banquet.

The Pearson Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Pearson plc, has become a major sponsor of this Conference for the first time this year. Their generous support comes from a deep and longtime dedication to literacy and to those who teach around the world. We are very grateful to the Pearson Foundation for getting involved at such a critical time.