Book Reviews, Mysteries, and Poems
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"Beyond 8 to 5: Critical Lessons by a Retrenchee" by Daisy Nyaga is a concise, motivational 53-page guide drawn from her Kenya Airways retrenchment experience. It urges …
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"Away from Victory" by Zachary Oguda is a bold exposé on Kenyan football's deep-rooted corruption, mismanagement, and privilege. Chronicling Nick Mwendwa's rise at FKF, …
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Miguna Miguna's Treason: The Case Against Tyrants & Renegades delivers a raw, insider exposé of NASA's 2017 election machinery, Raila Odinga's inner circle betrayals, mo…
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Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor’s Dust is a lyrical, haunting portrait of Kenya’s silences, secrets, and traumas—mythical characters, poetic prose, and a narrative that sustains b…
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Mark Manson’s The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck challenges conventional ideas of happiness and success. Through counterintuitive lessons, he urges readers to embrace r…
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Fred Otieno’s New Constitution, Same Old Challenges reflects on Kenya’s 2013 elections, highlighting persistent issues despite constitutional reforms. The book examines …
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Wanjiru M. Thuku’s Environmental Awakening at a Young Age is a delightful children’s book with three short stories for ages 5–13. Through Justo, Tati, and Agego, young r…
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In Madam First Lady, Lilian Ng’ang’a recounts her journey as Machakos County’s first lady, her experiences in public life, and her personal struggles. The 91-page memoir…
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Adipo Sidang’s Parliament of Owls is a sharp political allegory set in a kingdom of birds. Through owls as rulers, rebels, and activists, the play critiques democracy, c…
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Wanjiru M Thuku’s Dawn of Fortune is a captivating novel set in Ghana and Rwanda. It follows Ami, a young girl escaping forced marriage, navigating love, hope, and hards…
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This interview-style book introduces Kiraitu Murungi as an often misunderstood yet easygoing politician. It traces his journey from childhood during independence to mode…
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Book Review – Who are the Top Billionaires in Africa? How You Can Use the problems in Africa as Your Greatest Opportunity by Vincent Ogutu
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