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Help You? As Who? by Elvis Ondieki
This city never gives you anything easily. Be in need and people will be looking at you through lenses coloured with thick suspicion as you seek help. Good luck getting any assistance at all because this city, Naii, is the capital city of mistrust. "Help You? As Who?" is a novella by Nation Media Group journalist Elvis Ondieki that is a quick read for people of all ages. It is part of the “I Came, I Saw, I Asked for a Chainsaw” series by the author, which shines the spotlight on the conflicts involving urban living.
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Seasons of love and despair by Tee Ngugi
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 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.
Deception and other stories
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Petals of Fate by Collins T. Odera
"Petals of Fate" by Collins T. Odera invites readers into a magical world full of teenage dreams, love, betrayal, friendship, and the exciting chaos in the lives of young adults. The story begins with the protagonist’s by-chance meeting with Linda, who later turns out to be Valeria in a stark twist of events. From there, passionate romance and teenage desire are ignited making Carlos, the protagonist, trapped in a whirlwind of emotions hard to break away from. This sets the stage for an unforgettable love story with a beautiful touch of familial settings filled with joy and sorrow.
As the protagonist becomes known for his talent in writing love letters, he steps into the role of the go-to person for love advice among his peers who are swept by a storm of adolescent sexual wonderment. From secret meetings to summer flings, "Petals of Fate" explores the thrill and curiosity of young love. Amidst emotional thunderbolt and heartache, the protagonist becomes infatuated with a mysterious woman who holds the key to his lonely heart. Each day, he struggles with his intense attraction and the fear of rejection, creating a story filled with desire and uncertainty.
Set against the backdrop of a school closing ceremony, the book takes readers on an emotional journey where friendships are tested, love is discovered, and destinies are shaped. With its thoughtful blend of wit, humor, charm, and raw emotion, Collins Teurey's novel leaves a lasting impression, reminding readers that fate often has its own twists and turns far beyond human comprehension.
The Honourables by Brian Mbanacho
After losing her first pregnancy, then her second, then her third, Agnes decides to quit trying and joins politics in a show of defiance. Her husband, Juma, is not amused, but nothing is going to stop her, not even the risk of losing her marriage.
The political waters are already muddled by the hatred simmering between the Women Rep, Dorothy, and Member of Parliament, Obwana, and Agnes will find out soon enough that this could work for or against her.
The Honourables is the story of distinguished members of the society clamoring for respect, power and revenge. No line is too sacred to cross and no heart too precious to break. But there can only be one outcome.
Beyond the Heart by Frank Mathew
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Risking it all by Anna-Maria Mwachinga
Risking it all is a heart warming, contemporary love story between a man and a woman contemplating a life together. It is also a solemn exploration of the ageless love story between God and people. Can the two converge in the unfolding crisis between Abigail and Simon?
Set in a Kenyan urban context this upbeat novel explores universal present-day predicaments plaguing romantic relationships in light of the myriad of moral issues that confront young believers in the 21st Century. The author masterfully tackles the foundational themes of salvation, Christian courtship and marriage, wholesome family dynamics, dignified human interaction and more, all flavoured with a positive exposition of the gospel and issues of faith.
Tell me Where You’ve Been
Arthur Dobrin’s Tell Me Where You Have Been adds to diverse voices in postcolonial migration and identity politics. It offers the reader a chance to reflect on the merits, demerits and consequences, thereof, of such immigration relative to the dynamics in host nations. What is the balance one should maintain between one’s identity and the new networks that are essential for one’s success in the host nation or community? What is the place of lived experiences and how do those shape success for the immigrant? How do these lived experiences intermingle and shape the immigrant’s trajectory in the foreign nation?
What others say
“I thought [the writing] was somewhat, “genius” at times. It is a style comparable to jazz music, characterized by improvising, syncopated rhythms with a strong emphasis on individual expressions and virtuosity.” — Eric Byas
“I was in suspense by the way the author toggled from the present to the past. the blending of historical events and characters, which at times caused me to forget this was fiction. This was a riveting page-turner with plot twists that kept me reading until the end.” — Vasco Figueira
“Tell Me Where You’ve Been is a powerful reflection on how people treat music, literature and especially people. I enjoyed it greatly.” — Brian Benavides
“The uniqueness of this book lies in Dobrin’s extension of Bhabha’s theory of onward migration and contemporary challenges among minorities living in host nations such as the United States of America.” — Dr. Andrew Nyongesa, Literature Scholar
The Village Pariah by Imali J. Abala
The Village Pariah, narrated in verse, dramatizes the story of Rosie Kasovo, a beautiful and lonely woman from Ngoroke village. Abandoned by her husband shortly after their marriage when he secures a job in the city, her striking beauty unwittingly becomes her double-edged sword, inviting relentless scrutiny from the people of Ngoroke. Every action she takes falls under their watchful gaze. Despite her sincere efforts to contribute positively to the common good of the community, her deeds are met with skepticism. As the accusations and betrayal against her mount, one question remains: will Rosie be able to emerge from this ordeal unscathed, or will she crumble under the weight of her village’s judgment?
What Others Say
The Village Pariah is a remarkable book illustrating how beauty was once believed to guarantee happiness and a seamless life, yet for Rosie, a Logooli woman, it has become a barrier, a pariah wall, isolating her from the community. Strangely, the fate of the entire village appears intertwined with hers, their destinies woven into the fabric of their relentless gossip. Into this tangled web steps Eliab, a man lacking noble standing but propelled by the villagers’ whispered truths, determined to confront her. If his impulsive action can mend their afflictions, both tangible and perceived and liberate the unfortunate souls ensnared by her charm, then so be it. - Alfred Nyagaka Nyamwange, English/Literature Teacher and Deputy Principal at Bon’gota Secondary School.
The Allure of the Forbidden by Reagan
From a peasant village boy to a renowned businessman, Justin is at the peak of his life and his family is top of his priorities. But who can understand the heart's treachery? Justin is unfulfilled in his marriage. En vogue, and adorning the latest trends, he looks young and longs for passion, while his wife Katelyn is old-fashioned. It takes infidelity with Gisela for him to realize the loneliness of lust and the happiness of true love from his wife. Katelyn discovers a bitter truth, a woman's inner beauty runs supreme, but this can be unappreciated without the outer beauty to accentuate it. Gisela is entrapped illogically because of her true feelings.
