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Ritual by Carey Baraka, Wairimu Murii...
Brief Summary
Ritual is the second issue of drr and was published in August 2020. It's the largest issue of the journal so far and features works from more than 40 writers and artists from Africa and the African diaspora exploring a range of work around the theme of Ritual. Carey Baraka and Wairimu Muriithi are the series editors of Ritual.
Deception by Amal Mohamed
Weight of Whispers by Yvonne Adhiambo...
Unchartered Mind
Unchartered Mind: Poems about Life and Living is Imali J. Abala’s most impressive poetry collection to date. The poems are lyrical, imagistic, and thought-provoking. Exploring the complexity of life and living, the poems take the reader on a journey of self-discovery as they probe the very essence of our humanity and existence, a real delight to read.
What Readers Say
"Imali J. Abala shows a unique and creative brilliance in this volume of poetry collection titled Unchartered Mind: Poems about Life and Living. Quite boldly, Abala challenges her readers to acknowledge the literary sanctity of double engenders in such comparisons as life and liberty, hope and faith, joy and death. Without shame, she brazenly asserts that, perhaps, America’s freedom isn’t what it is cracked up to be.
Abala, a life-long learner, possesses a global world view that is seasoned by her academic experience as a veteran professor of English. It is her gift of words, her reflective culture and her passion for life that serve as the impetus for “verse” as discovered in Unchartered Mind: Poems about Life and Living." - Dr. Brooksie Harrington, Professor of English at Fayetteville State University.
Unbury Our Dead with Song by Mũkoma w...
In the heart of Nairobi, four musicians – The Diva, The Taliban Man, The Corporal and 70-year-old bartender Miriam – gather for a once in a lifetime competition, to see who can perform the best Tizita. In the audience is tabloid journalist John Thandi Manfredi, who is enthralled by their renditions of the Ethiopian blues.
Desperate to learn more, he follows the musicians back to Ethiopia, hoping to uncover the secret to this haunting music. Manfredi's search takes him from the idyllic Ethiopian countryside to vibrant juke joints and raucous parties in Addis Ababa, set to a soundtrack of stirring Tizita performances.
From the humble domesticity behind the Diva's glamorous façade, to the troubling question of the Corporal's military service past, Manfredi discovers that the many layers to this musical genre are reflected in the lives and secrets of its performers.
A love letter to beauty, music and the imagination, Unbury Our Dead with Song captures how it feels have an encounter with the sublime.
Return of Shaka by Meja Mwangi
Brief Summary
Shaka Zulu is back. With a vengeance.
A small band of determined warriors, armed with ancient assegais is headed for a bloody clash with a large and well-armed modern army.
And in the midst of it all, Prince Moshesh Nkosi, son of the Great Elephant, descendant of a thousand kings, derelicts his duties and runs to the ends of the earth to dodge his fate. But fate catches up with him soon enough when he meets up with Laritta Duncan, a princess from a lost kingdom, who compells him to stand and face up to his awesome responsibilities.
Ayi hlome madonda. Let the enemy come!’
So let us drink to the fortunes of the warriors of the Umhlatuzi, to the heirs of the great Hlazakazi and to the women who bravely bear them and bring them to the place of the chiefs to serve and die for their people. Let us drink to The Return of Shaka.
A powerful story, powerfully told.
Invisible Inventories: Questioning Ke...
How can Kenyan cultural objects that are in the possession of cultural institutions in Europe and the US be made accessible in Kenya? This question is being investigated by the exhibition series Invisible Inventories, which opens on the 18th of March at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi—in the absence of said historical objects.
The Ultimate Femme Fatale by Makenah ...
Brief Summary
In the twist of events, Dan , A young detective goes to the extremes in a bid to arrest a woman he believes to be the most feared kingpin in the district.
Her wealth and social standing notwithstanding, the entire precinct is up in arms in covert ops and random searches when the death of a hitman brings to a halt, the biggest investigation in the history of the district.
Carol, code name Wasp, despite being a notorious criminal, offers to help solve the death of the mystery man.
The Delegates Friend by Edward Mwangi
Brief Summary
Franciscar’s desire of establishing the deep secrets tormenting her single mother are crashed when Franciscar and her younger sister faces the most horrendous thing in life.
Grace falls into depression when she comes to terms with what has happened to her two lovely girls. She leaves the punctured sixteen year old Franciscar and Doris into the hands of a cruel world:- a world with no single relative. How can they balance between the pain and the survival?
Read this thrilling story whose suspense will keep you at the edge of your seat
Unfurling Stories and Poems by Pen Ad...
These stories and poems represent the creative work of authors and poets from all around Kenya who gather
together under the umbrella of Parklands Baptist Church.
The material ranges from fictionalized Bible stories, testimonies, and reflective pieces revolving around
biblical characters to general fiction and stories based on real- life experiences.
The Quest Search for a Lost Brother b...
Brief Summary
After losing his father at a very young age, Eli is forced to assume his father's responsibilities. Part of those responsibilities is to take care of his little brother Blankie. Blankie adores and idolizes his brother and follows him around everywhere. Eli thinks his brother is more of a nuisance. When Eli's cruel words cut too deep, and Blankie goes missing, Eli is determined to bring his brother back home.
With no other option, Eli, in the company of his three friends, Jeremiah, Zuri, and Iddah, embark on one of the most trying, dangerous, and unpredictable journeys of their lives. Although the four friends knew the forest was a dangerous place to be, not even their worst nightmares could have prepared them for what they would find inside.
Duels to the death and dangerous mythical animals are just the tip of the iceberg. Enemies lurk in the brush, reigning over the forest, determined to make Eli's mission a dead man's task. With their search and rescue now a fight for their lives, it'll take a miracle for this group of friends to succeed, but Eli knows they have no other choice. Blankie's life depends on it, and maybe a few other secrets too.
THE ONE WHO GOT AWAY & OTHER STORIES
Barika believed he was the perfect husband—a good man in a marriage that had simply lost its spark. But when his wife, Wango, became a shadow of the vibrant woman she once was, Barika’s love faded, replaced by contempt. Her tired eyes, worn-out body, and endless responsibilities disgusted him, fuelling his bitterness and igniting a cycle of emotional abuse he refused to acknowledge. Her laughter irritated him, her body repulsed him, and in his mind, she was to blame for everything that had gone wrong. But what he refused to see was the damage he was causing, slowly breaking her spirit with his emotional abuse
In The One Who Got Away, Barika looks back on the moment everything fell apart—the night Wango finally decided to leave. Arrested and forced to confront the truth, Barika realizes the depths of his cruelty and manipulation. As the shorn of his mask "nice guy" crumbles, he must ask himself: Is it too late to change, or has the one woman who could save him slipped through his fingers forever?
A powerful and introspective story of resentment, control, and the consequences of emotional abuse, The One Who Got Away offers a gripping look at a broken marriage from the eyes of the abuser—and the devastating cost of letting love turn to bitterness.
The One Who Got Away and Other Stories
This book is more than just one tale. It’s a collection of 11 raw, emotional, and gripping stories drawn from real-life experiences. Each story dives into the lives of people who loved deeply, only to be betrayed, broken, and scarred. From those who lost their lives to abusive partners, endured toxic marriages, and faced soul-crushing jobs, to those trapped in the suffocating grip of toxic families and relationships—these are stories of unimaginable pain and, sometimes, survival.
Some of these individuals managed to break free, emerging stronger and braver, their triumphs shining as beacons of hope. Others were not as fortunate, their stories serving as haunting reminders of how love, control, and silence can destroy lives forever.
This collection is a heart-wrenching journey through the resilience of the human spirit, the power of choice, and the terrible cost of staying silent. Every page lingers, weaving unforgettable tales of love, survival, and that fragile line between hope and despair. Once you open this book, it’s impossible to walk away unchanged.
The Matatu Slasher by Keith Kinambuga
A new urban crime horror novel from award-winning writer, Keith Kinambuga:
Meet Ireri Njau, a hard working makanga moonlighting as a social media news correspondent.
When a passenger on his matatu is brutally attacked and killed by a masked, panga-wielding jua kali welder, Ireri’s instincts push him to report the crime online. But his need for social media attention attracts the killer, and puts him in conflict with his boss and the matatu stage skwodi, who want business to return to normal.
As the danger mounts, Ireri’s pregnant wife, Wamuyu, senses the threat closing in. With her lupus symptoms flaring up and a baby on the way, Ireri is torn between protecting his family and feeding the online frenzy. His decision to pursue both leads to enemies on all sides—his family, the police, his matatu colleagues and the ruthless killer now known as The Matatu Slasher.
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ABANDONED by Leah Chepleting Meto
"Abandoned"**
Brenda's life begins with hardship as her white mother abandons her due to societal shame. Raised in Eldoret by a neglectful stepmother, Brenda faces poverty and neglect. Determined to change her fate, she embarks on a perilous journey to Europe, overcoming numerous obstacles.
In a surprising twist, Brenda discovers her biological mother has died, leaving her a considerable fortune. This bittersweet revelation brings closure to her painful past and opens doors to a new beginning.
"Abandoned" is a compelling tale of survival, resilience, and unexpected inheritances, chronicling Brenda's journey from abandonment to finding her place in the world.
Flowers Have Thorns
I discovered that doing the right thing pays off. Unfortunately, this does not always prevent bad things from happening; horrible things occur on a daily basis. Life is full of surprises.
so be prepared for the worst while hoping for the best.
Lamech shares insights from his experiences in the flower industry as he contemplates life's unpredictability. Despite his belief in the importance of doing the right thing, he recognizes that unfortunate events continue to occur on a regular basis. He emphasizes the importance of being prepared for adversity while remaining hopeful for a positive outcome. Lamech's narrative invites readers to reflect on the complexities of existence, providing a compelling and relatable perspective on overcoming life's obstacles.
THE WILD BLACKBERRY By Annah Ngugi
The wild blackberry is a story of a strong African girl who goes up and above to achieve her dreams. She finds herself at crossroads when she falls in love with Edmund. She is unknowingly introduced to drug peddling which is owned by Edmunds father mr mwinyi.
''don't be too close to my son,'' mwinyi issued her a warning and she tried to keep her distance but Edmund saw it as an opportunity to take lead of the relationship.
'' I will find my son a good gift and i think a beautiful wife will make him happy'' mwinyi said in one of their conversations leaving Dee with a huge lump to swallow. She knew that he wouldn't choose him, who would choose a drug peddler for a daughter-in-law ?
What would she choose, her job or the love of her life ?
All The Old Gods- A collection of ess...
A feminist’s unrivaled desire for freedom beyond the shadows cast by society and the shame accompanying unbridled self-expression. Defacing parallels drawn between femininity and weakness.
A Cyborg’s quest to discover what it truly means to be human in a journey spanning centuries. Uncertainty gives urgency to this tale as an artificial intelligence masters human emotion and the potential dangers it exposes to mankind. An analysis of the most practical financial model capable of liberating Africa from the shackles of poverty into the dawn of economic prosperity.
A family afflicted from the wounds of an absentee mother and a young woman’s great expectation of forgiveness, resolution and healing. Identity, race and the systems of control experienced through the eyes of a young man grappling with the ills of modern-day power structures. In a bid to comprehend how some men came to be unequal.
Folklore from a bygone era, exhuming an age-old question. What does it profit a man to gain the entire world at the expense of his soul?
Compiled in a thought-provoking collection of essays and short stories. Providing crystalline observations of life at large and the transcendent nature of the human condition.