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Blockchain Revolution by Don and Alex Tapscott introduces readers to blockchain technology, the foundation of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The book explor…
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Nairobi 5453 is more than a coffee table book—it’s a modern portrait of a city that grew from a swamp in 1899 into a hub of culture, contradictions, and resilience. Comb…
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Charles Hornsby’s Kenya: A History Since Independence offers a penetrating account of politics, corruption, tribalism, and governance. Building on his earlier work on mu…
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Rupi Kaur’s The Sun and Her Flowers is a bestselling poetry collection exploring grief, love, empowerment, and self-discovery. Divided into five parts—wilting, falling, …
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This African poetry collection reveals powerful voices and themes of resilience, love, and identity. Each page resonates with cultural depth and emotional fire, making i…
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At first, I thought this book on Thomas Joseph Mboya was redundant, given the extensive coverage of his life. Yet, as I delved deeper into the middle and later chapters,…
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Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o’s book critiques Kenya’s presidential system, arguing it fosters exclusivity and instability. Drawing from essays and political reflections, he adv…
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Mildred Ngesa’s Black Tipped Nipples is a bold, 56-page poetry collection weaving themes of love, heartbreak, racism, and self-discovery. With pro-feminine and pro-human…
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Trevor Noah’s Born a Crime recounts his childhood in apartheid South Africa, born to a black mother and white father. Blending humor with painful truths, Noah highlights…
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Chinua Achebe’s An Image of Africa challenges Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, exposing its racist undertones and reshaping literary debate. In The Trouble with Nigeri…
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This book offers a light, engaging journey into poetry. Written with simplicity, it avoids heavy technical terms and complex rhymes, making it accessible to beginners an…
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‘In the Seashell Hum’ a mental health play immersing you into the multi-layered world of a visual artist set to premiere on Friday May 15 at the Kenya National Theatre
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