Alfred Maghanjo Mwatabu is an esteemed Kenyan author with a deep passion for storytelling and preserving the rich cultural heritage of Kenyan communities. He was born, raised and educated in coastal parts of Kenya at Taita Taveta. Upon completion of his O-level, he joined Egerton University for further studies and was later employed at Kenya Ports Authority.

Mwatabu is also a part-time lecturer who teaches Business courses in higher learning institutions in Mombasa, a field which he believes nurtured his writing skills.