Pamela Kola
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Born1943
Kenya
Died24 November 2025 (aged 81–82)
OccupationWriter
NationalityKenyan
Pamela Kola | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1943 Kenya |
| Died | 24 November 2025 (aged 81–82) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Education | University of Leeds |
| Genre | Children's literature, folklore |
| Notable works | East African How Stories; East African Why Stories; East African When Stories |
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.
Born in Ng'iya Township, Kola attended the University of Leeds, receiving a degree in Education.[1] She 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]
