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Asenath Bole Odaga was born on 5 July, 1937 in Rarieda, Kenya, is a Kenyan publisher and author (1938–2014). Discover Asenath Bole Odaga's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

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Occupation Author, publisher
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Born 5 July 1937
Birthday 5 July
Birthplace Rarieda, Kenya
Date of death 1 December, 2014
Died Place Kisumu, Kenya
Nationality Kenya

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Parents Blasto Akumu Aum and Patricia Abuya Abok
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Asenath Bole Odaga Net Worth

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1938

Asenath Bole Odaga (5 July 1938 – 1 December 2014) was a Kenyan publisher and author of novels, plays, children's books, and other literary works.

Odaga also promoted literature in Kenyan languages and the study of oral literature by writing in Luo and co-authoring a guide to oral literature for students.

Born in Rarieda, Kenya, on 5 July 1938, Asenath Bole Odaga was educated at Alliance Girls High School and University of Nairobi.

At the University of Nairobi, Odaga submitted a thesis for the Master of Arts degree: Educational Values of "Sigendeni Luo": The Kenya Luo Oral Narratives.

1982

In 1982, Odaga founded Lake Publishers, becoming the first female publisher in Kenya.

She would later open the Thu-Thinda bookstore in Kisumu.

1986

She founded the Kenya Women Literature Group in 1986, with the intention of developing works in Kenyan languages by and for women.

Odaga also wrote books for children, saying: "I thought that children should have something to read about their own background and the other children they know, real African heroes with whom they can identify" These stories often focus on the daily life of children.

2014

Asenath Bole Odaga died in Kisumu on 1 December 2014.

Odaga was listed by the Daily Nation as one of the writers having the most impact on Kenyan society.

Her work has been cited as an influence on Kenyan novelist Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor.

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