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The Cancer Section by Shilaho Wa Muteshi
What would you do if a doctor in love with your husband gave you a false cancer diagnosis and made you go through devastating chemotherapy and radiotherapy, all because of hate? What if your husband stumbled upon a cure for multiple cancers only for a greedy industrialist with interests in pharmaceuticals to try and take advantage of the same, at the expense of hundreds of patients?The Cancer Section revolves around the lives of cancer patients in the congested oncology section of Kenya’s third largest referral hospital. When Dr. Sally, diagnoses Maria with ovarian cancer stage III, she is admitted in the oncology ward where she meets her histology lecturer, Professor Odindo, and campus boyfriend, Martin Luther who are suffering from cancer and have been at the ward for a long time.The death of Professor Odindo and the near death experience of her ex-boyfriend prove devastating. She is drawn to him, and starts spending more time with him to the extent of making her husband jealous.Dr. Mlachi, her husband, stumbles upon what might be a cure for cancer, but a rich Portuguese industrialist is determined with the help of Dr. Sally, to gain control of the wonder drug and sacrifice hundreds of patients at the facility and beyond. Will Miguel Angel Almeida succeed?
A CALF OF A BULL by Gatluak Jany
A CALF OF A BULL tells the story of a young boy who is tussling for education, communal unity and change but he is faced with the uncompromising dogma of his culture and the growing violence of his father. Gatwec wants to go to school but his father wants him to only inspect the calves. Also, a swamp stands in his way. Will the boy drown in the swamp if he stealthily goes to school?
In a culture that forbids boys from communal privileges and leadership, can Gatwec achieve the unity and change he wants yet he refuses facial scarification? His father and the clan elders ritualize him by the ancestral spirits but he goes on to join the church. He must escape his father’s fury or he dies like his sister. After escaping, will he remain a slave boy for an Arab soldier or return to his father’s violence?
Political Mask by Anthony Murigu
Political Mask is a novel well scripted, highlighting the challenges that are faced in most of the African Political space. Mzuzu is a kingdom that suffered under the corrupt leadership of Malachi. It suffered for a while until the citizens were tired of bad leadership. It is now that a young man by the name Kwame rose to leadership. He is the one who liberated Mzuzu kingdom.
Between Us by Nyangoto Okuro
Mr. Okello is a young, enthusiastic teacher known for his interactive, disciplined, and effective teaching style. Above all, he is a kind and caring individual. When he first entered the classroom, neither he nor his student, Shiku, expected that they would develop feelings for each other. Noticing Shiku's academic struggles, Okello eagerly offers his help. As they interact daily, they begin to open up about their emotions, goals, and dreams, finding comfort in sharing with one another.
At the same time, the school principal, Mr. Mwaniki, faces serious allegations that threaten his career. To deflect attention, he manipulates the situation, using the relationship between Mr. Okello and Shiku as a diversion—and his plan works.
That Kawaida Girl by Gladwell Pendo
That Kawaida Girl is the story of a young lady navigating the job market, securing employment, contending with a toxic work environment. After quitting her job, her life doesn't magically improve, but she learns to pick up the pieces and move on-navigating a complex love life, and appreciating friendships-despite the challenges. This book speaks to anyone who has experienced the trials of job hunting, hustling and dealing with the inevitable disappointments, all told in a hilariously relatable manner.
Slavery is (Not) a Choice
Las mujeres de Biafra
Durante el conflicto, que se caracterizó por graves crisis humanitarias, incluyendo hambruna y desplazamiento generalizados, las Mujeres de Biafra se convirtieron en figuras centrales en el apoyo a sus comunidades. Ellas participaron en diversas formas de activismo y apoyo, desde la organización de esfuerzos de ayuda y la atención a los heridos hasta el sostenimiento de familias y comunidades a través del trabajo agrÃcola y el comercio, a pesar de las duras condiciones.
How To Speak Punjabi in Brampton by O...
Balminder Jagvir Singh is a master of life’s most complex juggling act—not with colorful balls or flaming torches, but with the delicate balance between tradition and modernity, family expectations, and personal ambition. Navigating these often conflicting worlds requires more than skill—it demands a nimble mind, a resilient spirit, and the courage to walk the fine line between who he is and who he aspires to become.
WHISPHERS OF THE PEOPLE AND OTHER STO...
In the heart of a village cloaked in ancient secrets, young Akundo is born into a world that fears him. His mother, Nabira, made a desperate pact with a powerful spirit, bringing him into existence as a child of both light and darkness. As whispers of curses and prophecies swirl, Akundo grows up under the protective care of Kingo, the village healer who loves him as her own. But strange events begin to unfold—storms rage, animals act strangely, and the villagers' quiet suspicion turns into open fear.
Marked by a destiny neither he nor the villagers fully understand, Akundo is thrust into a trial of survival when the elders demand he prove his worth—or be cast out forever. Haunted by visions of a monstrous figure who claims him as its heir, Akundo must navigate a perilous path where the lines between good and evil blur.
In a world where the spirits and mortals collide, Akundo must decide his own fate. Will he succumb to the darkness that beckons, or will he find the strength within to forge a new path for himself and his people? As ancient powers awaken, Akundo’s journey will test the limits of his courage, loyalty, and the true meaning of destiny.
"Whispers of the People and Other Stories" is a fiction novel featuring 10 captivating tales that explore the struggles of life, including love, depression, work-life balance, loss, tragedy, and self-discovery. Each story delves into the uncertainty of our destinies and the purpose of life, highlighting the inner conflict between good and evil within us. This collection offers a glimpse into the lives of those who have faced forces beyond their understanding. Step into a world where destiny is a double-edged sword, and the whispers of the people carry the weight of untold secrets and forgotten connections .
A BLEED SOCIETY AND OTHER SHORT STORIES
The Devil Must Die by Josephat Nyakundi
Encounter with Elephants
Encounter with the Elephants chronicles the twists, turns and encounters in the life of Mwalimu Gekone, who through hard work, community support and family generosity, rose from humble beginnings to reach the pinnacle of high school teaching. The search for education takes him from his rural home to Nakuru Town to Nairobi (City in the Sun) to primary teacher training college, this jogoo wa shamba (village cockerel) faces challenges which he squares with with an eye for success!Putting his best foot forward teaching, the education bug would not let go of him. This thirst for knowledge then takes Gekone to India as a mature university student with English Literature, Psychology and Economics at the core of his study before reentering his teaching career back in Kenya.A dedicated servant out to do his best, he meets mixed responses even as he does his best to uphold the values and tenets of the teaching. Caught in the politics of the profession and the struggle for excellence, he faces tough choices in frustrating circumstances. As a way out, he flees to the much sought-after West in search of safety and a better life. The American Dream!In this autobiographical novel, the teacher takes his audience through milima na mabonde (mountains/hills and valleys) in a most captivating manner, which he does candidly and in an incisive manner
The Fourth Reich by Shilaho Wa Muteshi
The Fourth Reich is a political thriller in which a chemical attack during the Israeli-Palestine conflict in the Middle East leaves a journalist scarred to unimaginable depths. He picks a giant turtle from among the war ruins and believes this must be Adolf Hitler planning yet another Reich, The Fourth Reich. The trauma he undergoes leads to horrifying dreams and reminiscences which depict the turtles not only mating and giving rise to more rebellious turtles but holding meetings in the depth of the night and influencing other animals to rise against the government. The granduncle’s National Intelligence Service Intercepts the manuscript of The Fourth Reich while on its way to Avon Books an American Publisher, believing that the novel is an indictment of his dictatorial regime and the historical injustices he has meted out on his countrymen. Things take an ugly turn when he orders the writer’s arrest and vows to stop the novel’s publication, even if it means arresting all turtles in the country and torturing them into revealing their plans.
Desert Crisis by Shilaho Wa Muteshi
Two weeks before Kenya’s 53rd independence day celebrations, a secret meeting was held in Guangzhou, China, where the African Union of Left-Handed Presidents was meeting secretly with a North Korean delegation on how best to dispose of nuclear garbage in a deal sponsored by the Chinese government through the IMF. The attendees must be conversant with nuclear physics as well as the Chinese language, which is the preferred medium of communication at the secret meeting. The granduncle does not have a Chinese-speaking nuclear physicist, and for this reason, requests his personal cardiologist to find him one. Unable to find one, Dr. Mlachi settles for Dr. Sally Mungai, who has a working knowledge of Chinese but studied Gynecologic Oncology instead of Nuclear Physics. When cases of cancer become increasingly prevalent from the Upper Eastern region of the country, Dr. Mlachi investigates and decides to stop the program at all costs. Will he succeed?
The Coffin Factory by Shilaho Wa Muteshi
A rapist has to be stopped.The 109 year old matriarch he raped is not only pregnant but goes into labor immediately she arrives at the Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital. Dr. Sally suggests she undergoes CS, but nobody knows if she will survive childbirth at such an advanced age.
The medical superintendent of the third largest referral hospital in Kenya watches on, terrified as his grandmother succumbs to her third and final rape to set in motion a myriad of events that will change his destiny and the destiny of the entire country.
The medical superintendent and his lieutenants seek to avenge with the help of the dead woman.The rapist establishes uses a multi-drug resistant strain of Vibrio cholerae to decimate the entire county and establishes a coffin factory with the help of a powerful politician.Will Dr. Mlachi and his friends stop his evil scheme?
Remains of Dead Hope by Shilaho Wa Mu...
What would it take for you to stand up against a tyrant? In war-torn Diamboland, fear dominates the streets, and the corrupt Mandherich regime deals swiftly and ruthlessly with anyone who seeks change. Still, the desire for freedom can’t be stomped out of the hearts of the people, and a Resistance is born. Mojawan, a former minister, seeks to redeem himself after betraying his own flock, and Rele and Shuma, sons of the late freedom fighter Chamuka must carry on their father’s legacy. With nothing to lose, and everything to gain, these men find themselves at the forefront of a struggle that will sway the fate of an entire nation.
The Aids Ward by Shilaho Wa Muteshi
Dr. Mlachi is working day and night to beat a supernatural deadline. He must find a cure for HIV and Aids before his brother succumbs to the dreaded scourge. Can he rescue him? His marriage to Flo is on the rocks, can he save it? The hospital superintendent of the country’s third largest referral hospital is up in arms against his Aids research project and wants him and his ailing brother dead. Can Dr. Mlachi outwit him? A nurse who has been diligently looking after his brother falls in love with him. Can he leave his wife of seven years for her? Rumor also has it that His Excellency the president is also positive and that is why he has been funding the Aids Research Project. Could this be true? Maria, one of his students, falls in love with him and threatens to further complicate his love life. Will she succeed in making her lecturer abandon his family?
The Black Man’s Testament by Sh...
Dr. Mlachi is relaxing on the beach with Dr. Sally Mungai, Maria, and an unnamed woman when his dad, nicknamed the black man, returns after close to thirty-five years. The man who left him and his siblings and flew away in a sandstorm throws him into the water eighteen times, despite knowing he can’t swim, but each time rescues him with the help of two ex-convicts well known to him. One is Dr. Nicholas Rotich, his former assistant, while the other is Nancy, his ex-wife, a pediatric nurse who attempted to kill an entire village and was jailed for 21 years.
On the eighteenth time, he manages to swim unaided to the shore, only to be captured by soldiers allied to the granduncle. They blindfold him and crucify him atop a hill, where he stays suspended for three days and three nights, after which he is surprisingly rescued by the granduncle, who needs him to perform one last heart transplant on him and to save his lineage from oblivion. He wakes up from the frightening dream and decides to plunge into politics, the beginning of yet another nightmare, in real-time, and he has to ascend to the presidency like his grandmother prophesied, or forever live in an unending cycle of pain and misfortune.
The secret reign of pope Christine By...
Between February and April 2nd 2005, there was a power vacuum at the Vatican with Pope John Paul II too ill to take charge of affairs. Vatican doctors went against his wishes and placed him on life support in an attempt to prolong his life, which seemed to have reached its natural end. Many Papabile cardinals, led by Cardinal Aurelio Medici, a 4 foot, 3 inch cardiologist, started plotting on how to succeed the ailing pontiff. Sister Christine, a nun from Kenya, at the Vatican on a scholarship to study Psychology, recruits student leaders in an attempt to stop the Cardinal Aurelio from succeeding the likable Pope John Paul who she respects.
A fierce battle ensues between cardinals allied to the short Italian cardinal and those recruited by the nun who knows his secrets, having been in an enforced sexual relationship with him for two years. Will she outwit the evil cardinals and become Pope like she has always dreamt? She
has support from Brother Edward, Sister Slindile, Dr. Mlachi and Maria, people that are willing to sacrifice money and time to make her achieve her enduring dream.
