About
Retro Publishing
RETRO PUBLISHING is an independent, women-owned enterprise, based in Kenya, and focused on creating and curating works that nurture a love for the Arts in communities across Kenya.
We seek to create ventures, events, and programs that contribute to the appreciation of the Arts and allow for audiences and customers to live more enriched lives.
Vision
We seek to foster and nurture a love for the literary and performance arts in the communities we live and work.
Mission
is to create, curate, and promote events in literary and performance arts that bring communities together.
Our Values
Inclusivity
Excellence
Ethical Practice
Brands Under Retro Publishing
Retro Publishing supports initiatives and projects under different brands across various spaces spanning literature, theatre, and fine arts including Retro & Co Bookstore, Malindi Afro Latin, Malindi Collective, Retro Stationery.
RETRO & Co BOOKSTORE
MALINDI AFRO LATIN
MALINDI COLLECTIVE
RETRO STATIONERY
FOUNDER AND CEO
Jean Githinji is a seasoned management consultant with over 20 years’ experience across various sectors. Through Retro Publishing, Ms. Githinji channels her passion for literary and performance arts, to create more culturally engaging, inclusive, and livable communities. Through various creative endeavors under the Retro Publishing banner, she aims to impact how communities interact with urban spaces, while weaving enriched artistic experiences into their daily lives.