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Retired technician finds joy restoring old books

Isaac Bukita repairing books at Lessos Technical Training Institute (TTI) in Nandi county. [Edward Kosut, Standard]

When Isaac Bukita retired four years ago, he thought he was going to enjoy his time at home after serving for long in the publishing sector.

For over 20 years, Bukita, who hails from Kavosi village in Nyaribari Chache, had worked at the Kenya Bureau of Standards as a senior technician in charge of binding and covering books printed at the firm.

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