Memoirs of an archivist: festschrift in honour of Prof Mnjama

Abstract

As a commemoration of Professor Nathan Mwakoshi Mnjama’s benevolence in archives and records management, Memoirs of an archivist: festschrift in honour of Prof Mnjama offers an excellent volume of essays that recognise his contribution to the archival profession in east and southern Africa. Prof Mnjama is one of archival leaders who pioneered the issue of ‘migrated archives’ following the cry that perturbed most African countries post-colonization. This festschrift covers Mnjama’s work on migrated archives, from the humble beginning as an archivist at the National Archives of Kenya, where he was seconded to United Kingdom to tackle ‘migrated archives’. It also covers his journey as an academic both at Moi University and the University of Botswana, where he supervised many students. Individuals, scholars, academic institutions, and private entities interested in understanding the transition of archives through a ‘mirror-image’ of the practical experiences and impact made by a leading archivist will find this festschrift stimulating and worthwhile.