QUICK DELIVERY
Swift dispatch
Wasakatonge
Wasakatonge ni diwani yake mpya yenye hazina ya mashairi yenye kubainisha sauti kali ya utetezi kwa wavujajasho wanaonyanyaswa, kuonewa, kudharauliwa na kunyonywa nguvu zao. Ni kauli inayobainisha uoza wa jamii na athari zake kwa wanyonge. Diwani hii ni chachu ya kuuzindua umma ulioghilibiwa iii udai haki yao dhidi ya wanasiasa madikteta wanaotumia nguvu za dola kwa maslahi yao.
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- Kitabu hiki mbali ya kuwa na kina kizito cha maudhui, fani yake pia imetia fora. Kwa wale wapendao ushairi "bulibuli" wa Kiswahili hiki ndicho kitabu chao. Wanafunzi wa sekondari, vyuo na vyuo vikuu watafaidika sana wasomapo diwani hii. n
- Mwishoni mwa kitabu hiki, kuna orodha ndefu ya maneno na maana yake ambayo bila shaka yatakuwa hazina kubwa katika kuyafaidi na kuyaelewa ipasavyo mashairi haya. n
The Hideaway
Kevin and Marto are on a vacation. On their way to an island off the coast, they make an unplanned stopover in the heart of the Tsavo which marks the beginning of a gripping adventure. They find themselves in the middle of a poaching syndicate as they try to unravel mysterious occurrences. Will they be able to get themselves out safely?
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n'The Hideaway' is a thrilling story about tourism and conservation.
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nStarLit Readers is a series targeting Junior School learners in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The series is also recommended for other readers looking for modern stories told in a powerful and highly refreshing fashion. The books in this series will certainly keep you turning the pages.
The Dumpsite Puzzle
"This is serious and dangerous," Uncle Ben said after listening to our story. He then warned us not to mention it to anyone.
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n"Boys, you will now let the police take it up from here. Do not, and I repeat, do not go to that area again," Sergeant Keroi added. "Can we accompany the police to show them the hidden gate?" I asked thoughtlessly.
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n"NO!" The cry came from both mothers. It was all so dangerous.
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nStarLit Readers is a series targeting Junior School learners in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The series is also recommended for other readers looking for modern stories told in a powerful and highly refreshing fashion. The books in this series will certainly keep you turning the pages.
The Bizarre Bazaar
Suddenly, something descended on me and everything went black! My first instinct was to fight but my struggle was short-lived. I must have lost consciousness.
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nWhen I opened my eyes, it took a while for me to realise that I was lying on the ground. My arms and legs, I realised, were tied with ropes.
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nIn this riveting story, an adventure at a funfair turns dangerous when Marto and Kevin find themselves embroiled in a kidnap and carjacking saga.
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nStarLit Readers is a series targeting Junior School learners in the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The series is also recommended for other readers looking for modern stories told in a powerful and highly refreshing fashion. The books in this series will certainly, keep you turning the pages.
Fathers of Nations – School Edi...
The very best of the world's best have discovered a way to develop Africa: Way Omega. Now Africa's heads of state are at a summit to approve it as their common development strategy. If they do, it promises Africa will start developing immediately. Unknown to the summit are several aggrieved conspirators who are plotting to defeat Way Omega and replace it with a rival strategy: Path Alpha. Their path, they say, is the only way to develop Africa. Should the summit still approve Way Omega, or should it turn around and approve Path Alpha instead? Fathers of Nations is a satire on contemporary African politics.
The Gambler
'The Gambler' is the story of Alex Kihara, aka Rex, a gambler who trades his soul for his life, when he hits rock bottom. He becomes a long-distance truck driver whose job entails delivering more than just legitimate goods across East Africa. An incident at the border makes him a fugitive. Will Rex extricate himself from the mess he has created?
Old Money
Rita, the ambitious matriarch of the Mugambi empire, is an overbearing mother to her sons, Zain and Bahati. She runs her family as she runs her businesses – with an iron fist - and swiftly and mercilessly deals with any sign of rebellion. Are the boys willing to sacrifice their fortunes and status for the sake of freedom and a chance to reinvent themselves?
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nSet in the dynamic city of Nairobi, Old Money juxtaposes the lives of those privileged to be sitting in the lap of luxury, with the lives of those eking out a living. The author draws us into a deeply riveting journey of transformation which explores corruption, exploitation, family relationships and blind ambition.
Msako Hatari
Inaichukua idara ya polisi zaidi ya miaka miwili bila kubaini chanzo wala sababu ya kuuawa kwa Mzee Majoro na mkewe, hali inayomtia mwanano Jackline wasiwasi mkubwa. Katika kutafuta haki, Jackline anamshirikisha mpelelezi Daniel Mwaseba kwenye harakati hizo, japo kwa siri. Uchunguzi wa Daniel unahusisha vifo hivyo na faili fulani ambalo limesababisha pia vifo na mateso kwa kila anayehusika kulisaka. Je, faili lenyewe lina nini? Je, Daniel atafanikisha msako huo uliowashinda hata wakuu wa polisi?
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nMsako Hatari ni kisa cha kijasusi kilichosukwa kwa upekee usio mfano. Mbali na kuwa kinaangazia maovu na udhalimu katika jamii, kinatoa mafunzo chungu nzima kuhusu haki na maadili.
Tubadilishe Jina
Kinyume na sifa na siha yake, kaunti aliyoitawala ilikuwa nyeusi; weusi uliowatia wakazi huzuni kutokana na ulafi na mapuuza ya viongozi. Baya zaidi, sauti za wapinzani dhidi ya umaskini, ukosefu wa ajira na magonjwa zilizimwa. Tubadilishe Jina ni riwaya inayomulika maovu mbalimbali katika jamii yetu ya leo, na madhara yanayotokana na uongozi mbaya. Hadithi hii, vilevile, inaangazia nafasi ya uanaharakati katika kuupiga msasa uongozi ili kudumisha maadili katika jamii.
Wema Waliobaki
Mazungumzo yao yalikuwa mafupi. Alihitajika nyumbani haraka. Kulikuwa na dharura. Je, nini kilichokuwa kimetokea cha kuibua dharura hii? Ni kipi cha dharura ambacho hakingeweza kupitishwa kwa simu? Si simu zenyewe zinafaa kupitisha jumbe za dharura?
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n'Wema Waliobaki' ni riwaya inayoakisi sura mbalimbali za maovu yanayotekelezwa na watu wenye tamaa ya kuvuna wasichokipanda katika jamii ya leo. Ni hadithi inayowasawiri wanaja mii kama nduli wala watu; mamba wanaosubiri kwenye kingo za mito kuwavamia watekamaji wasiokuwa na habari. Hata hivyo, katika jamii iliyogubikwa na giza la ukosefu wa maadili hapakosi mwanga; mwanga unaotokana na wema waliobaki, hata kama ni wachache.
Mbona Hivi?
Ni vipi mtoto mdogo kama Sandra anafahamu maneno kama hayo? Tena maneno ambayo si ya Kiswahili, si ya Kiingereza, si ya lugha za kigeni au za kiasili. Yanatoka wapi? Ni nani waasisi wake? Mzee Jarida alijiuliza baada ya kumsikia mjukuu wake akizungumza. Maswali hayo yalipita akilini mwake haraka na kukaribisha fikra nyingi.
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n'Mbona Hivi?' ni riwaya ambayo imeandikwa kwa lugha yenye mvuto na upekee. Inaangazia masuala yanayoathiri vijana na kuibua mjadala – mjadala wa kujadiliwa leo, kesho na hata siku za usoni – kuhusu mustakabali wa lugha ya Kiswahili katika jamii.
Mabandia
Mabandia ni tamthilia inayopiga kurunzi ubandia unaojificha na kujifichua kwa sura mbalimbali maishani. Maisha ni kama karata. Wahusika sita wanajitokeza katika maonyesho sita wakifululiza hadi barazani kucheza duru sita za mchezo maarufu wa Wahedi wa Sitini. Mchezo huu huchezwa hasa katika maeneo ya pwani ya Afrika Mashariki.
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nKupitia vitendawili vinavyoibuka katika maonyesho mbalimbali, mwandishi anagubika hoja kadhaa za ubandia. Hoja hizi zinalenga kutafakarisha jinsi ubandia huo unavyoathiri mitazamo ya binadamu katika nyanja mbalimbali za maisha.
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nAli Attas ni mwandishi mtajika wa vitabu kadhaa vikiwemo kamusi, vitabu vya lugha na vilevile vya hadithi. Kama mhariri wa vitabu vya elimu, mtangazaji, mwandishi habari na mwalimu wa lugha na fasihi mwenye uzoefu mkubwa, amebugia tajriba pana na za kipekee katika ukumbi wa kukikuza Kiswahili.
Kanda ya Siri
Chifu Abdullah anaingia katika kazi ngumu kuliko zote alizowahi kuzifanya katika maisha yake, kazi ya kuisaka kanda iliyopotea katika kasri yake. Kanda yenyewe inatembea kutoka mkono mmoja hadi mwingine, huku pande mbili zinazoisaka zikitumia nguvu, pesa na akili kuitafuta.
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nMsako wa kanda unakutanisha watu wenye tajriba pana katika mambo ya uhalifu. Wapo wanaojeruhiwa, wapo wanaoumizwa, wapo wanaokufa kwa sababu ya kanda, hali inayoitia jeshi la polisi katika kibarua kigumu cha kuwasaka wahalifu hao.
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nJe, polisi watafaulu kuwapata wahalifu hao. Je, kanda yenyewe itapatikana? Hivi, ndani ya kanda kuna nini?
Of Pawns and Players
Of Pawns and Players is the story of Tomas Karamu, a mutura vendor who is trying to make ends meet. His involvement with the daughter of a rich and prominent man traps him in a betting syndicate. Tomas is in a dilemma between what is morally right and what will keep him out of trouble. What will he choose?
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nIn a fine work of contemporary literature, Kinyanjui Kombani highlights the plight of today's youth in a country rife with corruption, exploitation and poverty without sounding depressing.
Do or do
Juma hawks groundnuts and sweets in the streets of Dandora to supplement his mother's income. His fortune however changes when he joins Dandora Stars, a local football team. It takes the coach's determination and Juma's intellect for the team to progress in the Under-17 Tournament. With setbacks such as poverty, betrayal and corruption, will Juma be able to achieve his dream of becoming a renowned footballer?
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n'Do or do' is a story of teamwork, friendship, family and betrayal in the quest to achieve dreams.
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nStarLit Readers is a series targeting lower secondary school students. The series is also recommended for other readers looking for entertaining modern stories told in a powerful and highly refreshing fashion. The readers in this series will certainly keep you turning the pages.
Pigo la Nafsi
"Halima mwanangu, wakati mwingine nashindwa kuelewa dunia inaelekea wapi. Visa kama hivyo ni vingi tu katika maisha yetu siku hizi. Ajabu ni kuwa, licha ya madhalimu hao kufikishwa mbele ya sheria, wao hufanya hila wakajipa uhuru." Matumaini ya familia ya Halima yanafufuka pale anapopata ajira kama mjakazi. Kwake Halima, anaiona fursa hii kuwa muhimu zaidi katika kutimiza maazimio yake na ndoto zake maishani. Maisha yanamwia mazuri Dar es Salaam hadi siku moja ambapo mambo yanaharibika na kumtia wasiwasi kuhusu mipango yake na mchumba wake. Je, ni mambo gani yaliharibika, na nani kayaharibu?
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n"Pigo la Nafsi" ni hadithi inayosimuliwa kwa upekee wa namna yake. Hadithi hii imejaa mafunzo yanayoakisi uhalisia wa maisha, katika dunia ya sasa.
Flower of a Stump
"If what I am thinking is true, then she is dead. She could not have survived the kind of journey I went through," said Majok.
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n"She could have tried to start the journey, right?"
n"Right," Majok agreed.
n"Let's begin with the positive side - that she is alive somewhere. The question is, where?" pursued Paul.
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nWhen a helicopter bombs their school, Achal Dong does not comprehend what the violence is all about. When masked gunmen attack their home, the danger is real and she runs for her life. She begins her long journey that finally takes her to Nairobi where she struggles with an identity crisis and craves the good things in life.
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nStarLit Readers is a new series targeting lower secondary school students. The series is also recommended for other readers looking for modern stories told in a powerful and highly refreshing fashion. The readers in this series will certainly keep you turning the pages.
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nMiriam Maranga-Musonye holds a PhD in Literature from the University of Nairobi, where she teaches. She has conducted research on the plight of children. Miriam enjoys storytelling and believes in the intrinsic beauty of literary art and its ability to illuminate social issues.
Utashi wa Dola na Hadithi Nyingine
Kila mtu hufanya juhudi ili apate kufaulu maishani. Katika hali hii, ahadi nyingi hutolewa, miadi ikapangwa na mikakati kuwekwa ili kufanikisha maazimio. Utashi wa Dola na hadithi nyingine ni mkusanyo wa hadithi fupi zinazoakisi maisha ya wanadamu: hisia zao, mitazamo yao, ndoto zao, matumaini yao. Ubora wa hadithi katika mkusanyo huu haumo tu katika uanuwai wa fani bali pia kwenye mseto wa ufundi wa wachangiaji ambao wana asili na mitazamo tofauti. Aidha, hadithi hizi zimeteuliwa kwa upekee wa maudhui yanayoangaziwa, kama vile tamaa, nafasi ya mtoto wa kiume, ufisadi, dhuluma na unyanyasaji, ubinafsi, mapenzi, ndoa, usaliti miongoni mwa mengine mengi.
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nHadithi hizi zimeandikwa na waandishi, mahiri na chipukizi, kutoka maeneo mbalimbali ya Afrika Mashariki. Mchango wao katika diwani hii ni wa kipekee na bila shaka utakupa kila sababu ya kuthamini uanuwai wa tamaduni zetu mbalimbali, zinazofanikisha umoja wetu.
The Weaver of Dreams
G. Chocha lives a charmed life in peri-urban Maua, spending most of his time playing pool with his friends and occasionally engaging in small businesses.
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nHowever, there is a problem. The girl he loves is in love with his best friend and this is threatening to destroy his world and his sanity until one day he gets the chance to travel and study abroad. His worldview changes dramatically as he embarks on an exciting yet perilous journey of self-discovery. What is more, he not only falls in love again but wins a jackpot that could transform his life upon his return to his home town.
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n'The Weaver of Dreams' is a story of hope and victory over great odds. Young readers everywhere will love and easily identify with it.
Confessions by President Kikumba
President Kikumba, the president of an important African country has written a book to confess all. He intends to set the record straight. He says being president in Africa is no holiday on an island. Dumping allies for wavering, cutting friends at the knees for dissenting, and mowing opponents down for standing in the way, are all in the day's work. Africa's presidents, he confides, are in office not to lead but to crush rivals and accumulate wealth.