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Book Review: The Havoc of Choice by Wanjiru Koinange
Wanjiru Koinange’s Havoc of Choice examines Kenya’s post‑election violence and the lingering effects of colonialism, corruption, and class divides. Through Kavata, Ngugi…
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Book Review: The Cortexide Mission by Isaac Ndolo
Isaac Ndolo’s The Cortexide Mission explores Africa’s struggle against European domination through Kamala and Ann. Themes of war, betrayal, and cultural resilience unfol…
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Book Review: Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun recounts Biafra’s birth, war, and erasure through the lives of Olanna, Kainene, Richard, and Ugwu. Themes of war’s futili…
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Book Review: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
The book explores how suffering, though inevitable, can be transformed into strength through meaning. Drawing on lessons from Auschwitz survivors and the philosophy of t…
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Book Review: Africa as one by Fanon Kihu
Fanon Kihu’s Africa As One (16 pages, 8 poems) critiques corruption, exploitation, and state neglect while celebrating African pride and unity. Standout piece Create A J…
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Book Review: The Happy Mind – A simple Guide to Living a Happier Life Starting Today by Kevin Horsley and Louis Fourie
The Happy Mind by Kevin Horsley and Louis Fourie is a practical guide to cultivating happiness from within rather than chasing external validation. The authors highlight…
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Book Review – Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold by Bolu Babalola
Bolu Babalola’s Love in Color is a dazzling collection of retold myths and folktales from around the world. From Yoruba traditions to Greco-Roman classics, she reimagine…
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Book Review: Going through 1984, George Orwell’s classic, in the age of judgement
George Orwell’s 1984 is a chilling novel about totalitarianism, propaganda, and surveillance. It follows Winston Smith, a low-ranking Party member in Oceania, who secret…
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Book Review: Why We Argue and How To Stop – A Therapist’s Guide to Navigating Disagreements, Managing Emotions, and Creating Healthier Relationships by Jerry Manney
Jerry Manney’s Why We Argue and How to Stop is a practical therapist’s guide to managing disagreements and emotions. With 178 pages of interactive exercises, it explains…
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Book Review – Zarina Patel: An Indomitable Spirit by George Gona
Zarina Patel: An Indomitable Spirit chronicles the life of one of Kenya’s least celebrated heroines. A historian, environmentalist, and activist, Patel fought for democr…
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BOOK REVIEW: The Wall Speaks by Jerr Rrej
Jerr Rrej’s The Wall Speaks is a provocative guide on reclaiming masculine identity and frame in modern society. Written in simple yet piercing language, it explores res…
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Book Review: A Boy Named Koko by Adipo Sidang
Adipo Sidang’s award-winning novel Koko tells the moving story of a 14-year-old boy with albinism navigating poverty, exploitation, and prejudice. Forced into begging by…
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