Ayieko Jakoyo

The poetry anthology Return The Bride Price And Other Poems by Ayieko Jakoyo is a collection of poems with diverse subject matters ranging from culture, love, marriage and other contemporary issues touching on human life. The thematic and structural diversity by the poems in this anthology makes it a masterpiece for the lovers of poetry. The anthology has a well arranged poetry notes and first five poems well analyzed to suit the standards of Kenya National Examination Council. The book is therefore of great help to secondary students, upcoming poets and lovers of poetry in the entire universe. The author creatively and artistically addresses issues affecting the current society and goes an extra mile to provide a long lasting solution through his artistic work. Ayieko Jakoyo is a seasoned teacher, a prolific writer of both poetry and prose and an academic strategist. He is a master of descriptions and a literary enthusiast determined to impact positively to the society through his words. His passion for literature was inspired by the old tales of his grandmother, a mantle he is determined to carry on to the next generations.