Pamela Kola

Pamela Kola (1943 – 24 November 2025) was a Kenyan writer who is best known for her children's books about East African myths, legends, and fables.

Life and career

Born in Ng'iya Township, Kola attended the University of Leeds, receiving a degree in Education.[1] Kola ran a nursery in Nairobi. She collaborated with the East African Publishing House in the 1960s to produce a line of children's books.[2] Kola died on 24 November 2025, at the age of 82.[3]

Works

  • East African How Stories (1966)[4]
  • East African Why Stories (1966)[5]
  • East African When Stories (1968)[6]
  • The Cunning Tortoise
  • The Wise Little Girl

References

  1. ^ "Pamela Kola Biography". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  2. ^ "Pamela Kola East African Stories". www.africanbookscollective.com. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  3. ^ First African Teacher at Kenya High Dr. Pamela Nereah Kola dies at 82
  4. ^ "East African How Stories". Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  5. ^ "East African Why Stories". Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  6. ^ "East African When Stories". Retrieved 2022-05-19.
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