John Kiriamiti wrote his first novel while serving his actual sentence at . He was a real-life bank robber in the 1960s and 70s who evaded police until 1970. Following his release in 1984, he became one of Kenya's most widely read authors. Availability and Access If you are looking for the book in PDF or digital formats:
As John's manuscript gained attention, it attracted the interest of human rights activists and literary circles. The book became a bestseller, not only in Kenya but also internationally. For the first time, the world was given a glimpse into the harsh realities of Africa's prison systems. john kiriamiti my life in prison pdf new