QUICK DELIVERY
Swift dispatch
Barua kwa Moyo Wangu
- Dunia inapita kwa Kasi sana. Wakati nao hausimami. Jua nalo lakimbia. Ni hali hizi na nyingine ambazo zimemfanya binadamu kujipata katika tanzu zinazotatiza na changamoto changamano chungu nzima. Maradhi, siasa duni, ufisadi, dhiki, ushirikina, mateso, chuki, mauti, vita, elimu, uongozi mbaya, utamaduni, kisasi, wivu, ubaguzi, ugatuzi, afya, ulevi, shinikizo, bidii, ari, hiari, uvumilivu, subira, ufanisi, ushindi na mapenzi ni baadhi tu ya mambo yanayomkabili mlimwengu katika dunia yake.
Tragedy on the mountain
Tragedy on the Mountain is a collection of thrilling and suspenseful short stories that transport readers to the treacherous and unpredictable world of adventure. Each story is crafted with care, introducing readers to complex characters and mysterious scenarios that will keep them on the edge of their seats.
Whether it’s a gripping tale of a group of hikers scaling a treacherous mountain or a heart-stopping account of a daring ice-climbing expedition, Tragedy on the Mountain offers an exciting escape into the unknown.
With vivid descriptions and captivating plotlines, each story is sure to keep readers engrossed and hungry for more. From the icy depths of an avalanche to the mysterious depths of a hidden cave, Tragedy on the Mountain will take readers on an unforgettable journey of suspense, mystery, and danger.
The Masked Dream
The storm was not over; it was just the beginning. Immediately the coast guards’ ships were swallowed into the horizon; a sailor in Kamau’s boat on the watch spotted a large boat approaching them from the back at high speed. The ship looked piratical. He raised the alarm to alert the other crew members.
Stars Aligned by Anyika Bryan Muchesia
Robert is extraordinarily determined young man who believes in himself and what he does. His character makes him both admired and hated. From the loss of his mother to the mistreatment by his uncle and guardians, Robert wins the heart of unlikely entity, a police inspector. In a world where the police are hard to tolerate, Robert grows up as a normal child portraying both the weak nature of human beings in school and the unique abilities of a believer in self.
His drive for life, his zeal to become someone, and his passion and excellent eventually make him stand out from any crowd and become a darling of many.
This is a story a soul that refuses to wallow in limitations caused by disability and instead strive to reach for the stars. The turns and twists make it a riveting read.
Let the Old Man Speak and Other Poems...
This anthology is a three-part collection of forty three poems written by Odhiambo Kaumah, a teacher of Mathematics and Chemistry, a passionate creative writer and a community organizer for progressive social change.
The pieces, by the prolific author, are as diverse in themes as they are in structure. However, the inspiration behind the pieces is an old voice that attempts to speak sanity to the profanities of the fast-changing, socio-cultural and political practices. Issues such as marriage as it was and as it is, children-parent and youths-elders relationship in the age of "a dancing urban youth population" feature prominently.
Odhiambo Kaumah’s father, an old man with a good grasp of Luo traditional practices and as well a staunch Christian – catechist – inspired his conversational tone in describing everyday life in a rustic, African set up, in this anthology.
Shifting Sands
Shifting Sands is a gripping narration by Kemunto aka Kemu" to her three girlfriends, all of different cultural heritage. Kemu aspires to be a writer but life with its vicissitudes doesn't make her dream an easy one. We follow the four young girls as they mature in this adventure, growing up and facing the world. Their encounters, surprises and cultural intricacies make for good reading.
Their intertwined lives from a young age, and their different cultural backgrounds and upbringing offer interesting insights. Kemu and Myra are Kenyan Africans while Shilpa is third-generation Kenyan-Indian and Latifah is third-generation Kenyan-Arab. The latter two face questions of nationality all the time, despite that their families have been in the country for generations.
Shifting Sands is an intriguing tale of enduring encounters of living a moral and ethical life, placing its own challenges on friendships cemented from early childhood and school. How will the four ladies' friendship survive?
Shifting Sand's various strands of narratives are compelling and herald the coming of age of a gifted and talented writer who brings women and children experiences hauntingly to life. In this tale we get contrasting insights of issues that impact women, children and relationships. Tradition and cultural practices of old are challenged in the face of modernity while age-old wisdom, like that from Kemu's grandmother (Magokoro) and father, appear immutable.
What Others Say
"Mombasa, a tapestry city where east meets west and north meets south, is the metonymy that gives Moraa Gitaa the opportunity to indict archaic cultural beliefs, government authorities, extremism, the suppression of women, and a whole slew of questionable practices in modern Kenya. Kemunto's voice is that of the archetypal, dignified and upright woman everywhere in the developing world, not just that of the African woman. Quite well said." - Charles Phebih-Agyekum, author and book editor.
"Shifting Sands is a powerful, compelling and gripping narrative employing a mature mastery of the English language that leaves the reader yearning for more." - Excerpt from judges' comments, 2008 National Book Development Council of Kenya Literary Awards.
"Moraa Gitaa's Shifting Sands will add value to the national discourse on gender discrimination, inter-generational tensions, socioeconomic marginalization, HIV and AIDS, the injustices suffered by the poor in this country, corruption, transnational and global connections and their impact on the lives of Kenyans and other nationals residing in the country." - Comparative Literature Lecturer at a Kenyan university.
Crucible for Silver and Furnace for Gold
Giorgio thought that a sojourn to Kenya's coast was the perfect way to kick back and relax, luxuriate in the sun, scuba-dive, take big-game fishing trips or a dhow cruise, but it turns out to be a break filled with mixed fortunes. On the other hand, Lavina's sabbatical for soul-searching in Malindi turns out to be a Herculean task of grappling with a moral dilemma of epic proportions. When their paths cross and their lives become intertwined, their emotionally charged struggle to connect with each other is challenging and turbulent.
This story deals with various socioeconomic issues ranging from the institution of marriage and multi-racial relationships, to amazing Kenyan art & culture, to historical land injustices brought about by the pre-nineteenth century, 99 year old colonial crown land leases, absentee landlords, and the long overdue land reform agenda on land tenures, the cause of many a conflict in the country.
The first scene opens on the Kenyan coast with captivating miles of pristine sandy white beaches, lapped by clear turquoise waters, providing the backdrop for your typical tropical beach holiday, but gets marred with a near-tragedy.
Here is a compelling and descriptive narrative that will pull at your heartstrings, but one that offers a message of hope to a moral dilemma that has bedeviled the world.
Here is what others say about this work:
From an an author clearly proud of her heritage and the beauty of her country comes a romantic tale set in Kenya. Featuring a jaw-achingly handsome Italian man and a beautiful, talented, but troubled local girl, the romance unfolds in a light teasing manner until the twist in the tale turns out to be a moral dilemma that would test the strength of any relationship. - Muthoni Garland - Kenyan writer nominated and short-listed for Caine Prize 2006, winner of Absinthe Literary Review 2003, and Founder of Story Moja, a new publishing initiative in Kenya
Moraa Gitaa writes with a crisp, clean style that will engage the reader from the first paragraph forward. A ground-breaking novel from a modern 'This Generation' African woman. A fine example of expressive writing that women around the world will find both inspiring and insightful. You'll turn page after page. - Rod Amis, Publisher & Editor G21 The World's Magazine
In delicious detail and with revolutionary zeal, Moraa tells a story of fierce passion, challenging tradition and breaking taboo. She weaves a surprising symphony. Fabulous! - John Mwazemba, Publishing Manager, Macmillan (Kenya) Publishers
Vigorous, with a surprise at every turn. This one will capture you alive! - Bruce L. Cook, Author-me.com
Moraa’s keen hand represents her generation’s challenges, hopes and dreams. She presents the reader with an intriguing, lyrical tale where lies a complex and breathtaking story of modern Kenya as shaped by politics, global interconnectedness, and the stirrings of hearts motivated by private sorrows, personal commitments, and high ideals. - Dr. Wambui Githiora-Updike, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Author of Wanjira.
A remarkable tale of love that keeps you turning the pages deep into the night. As you close the last page, you are, without choice, left with the burning question: How do I live my life? - Onduko bw'Atebe, Kenyan Author, his debut novel The Verdict of Death won first prize in the inaugural Wahome Mutahi Literary Prize (Kenya) 2006
I am a warrior by Mike Turere
The Maasai people have a proud and long-standing tradition of bravery and fighting prowess. Their warriors are renowned for their courage and skill in defending their families and land. As a Maasai man, I have learned the art of battle and the skills of the wild.
I have developed my strength and agility, learning to fight with spears and shields, as well as my speed and agility when facing wild animals. I have also mastered the art of tracking and hunting, honing my senses and instincts to help me find my prey.
My Maasai warrior training has helped me become a better fighter, and more successful in every aspect of life, life battles and my daily life struggles. In this book, i have outlined every modern battle and how to handle them with what i have called a warrior formular, kindly click this link and access it, read the formular that will see you becoming the modern warrior in every field.
Strange Tides by Mike Turere
This story is an excellent example of how a simple action can have an unexpected and powerful impact on a person's life. The story follows Sanaet, a young Maasai warrior, who is faced with the difficult decision of leaving his family and hundreds of his father's cattle behind to pursue his dreams of learning the language of the white.
The story captures the emotional turmoil of Sanaet as he struggles to come to terms with his decision and the consequences it may have for his family and his people. The conversations between Sanaet and Lankenua, his close friend, are particularly engaging as they explore the implications of his decision. The story also has a three dimensional life experience in the moment when the society was not ready to accept changes.
The story is beautifully written, with vivid descriptions of the landscapes and the characters. It provides an insightful exploration of the cultural dynamics of a traditional Maasai society, while also exploring the universal themes of courage and ambition.
HADITHI 101 by Edward Ondachi
In style minds speak by Jef Kanzy
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.
Cast the First Stone
Driven by acquisitive greed, corrupt individuals lobby the government for favourable policies for their businesses. In cutthroat competition, the high and mighty engages in deadly selfish games of land and property acquisition regardless of cost. The poor are equally determined! They use every imaginable trick to have their piece of the pie.
Cast the first stone is an intriguing story on lives in an African country. Kalamu, an investigative journalist, embarks on a truth-seeking assignment at the Alfajiri Scheme, not aware that his expose’ will rattle the establishment. He discovers rot whose tentacles run deep, presenting unprecedented risk to his life and the lives of his sources! Will he unravel the tangled maze?
What Others Say
“Cast the First Stone is moving story about the pivotal role of the press in the fight for positive change in corruption-ridden societies. It is an indictment of the press and government in the perpetuation of corruption, particularly in developing countries. The novelist has demonstrated great command of the English language and written the story with a powerful message in a style that is easy and interesting to read. The issues addressed are very relevant to the African society today.” – Dr. Andrew Nyongesa, Scholar of Literature.
“From cutting deals, playing the deadly and selfish games of trampling on the poor to get ahead, to the never-say-die spirit of the poor to get a piece of the cake, Cast the First Stone is a riveting story that illuminates the realities of a corrupt, unjust society!” – Anonymous.
Why We Tell Stories
Storytelling was an intrinsic activity in traditional African communities. Typically told by older people, usually grandmothers and grandfathers, stories were a way of life for the young and old alike, linking the past, present and future of those societies. Set as they were around a fire, the storytelling tradition strengthened communal ties between the old and the young, and as reinforced bonds among the young.
Stories emphasized shared culture, cultural values and history that were the foundation of the society’s ties. They underscored important societies’ traditions, beliefs and other norms.
From the old, the young learnt lessons about their community that to affirmed their collective identity. They learnt and internalized moral values such as honesty, courage, respect, solidarity and caring for others. Invariably, stories discouraged greed and selfishness. Further, the tales captured the essence of the environment in which the people lived while reinforcing their core values. They contributed to character-building through appreciation of the moral of the stories.
In Why We Tell Stories, Dorcas Kiptoo and Arthur Dobrin bring their storytelling experiences and expertise to the fore through a selection of from the African folklore. Even as the two look back to societies of yore to dig up the tales, the inherent lessons remain as relevant in contemporary times as they were ages ago.
About the Authors
Dorcas Kiptoo was born in Mogotio, Kenya. She attended Kenyatta University where she earned her Bachelor of Education degree. She currently lives in New York.
Mwanzo wa Mwisho na Mwarabu Omari Mwa...
Kwikwi za vilio vya bi harusi zinasikika kwa mbali. Kalazimishwa kuwa mke wa mtu, ndoto yake imevunjwa na kusagwasagwa bila ya huruma. Kavalishwa gauni la kiyombo, kichwani katundikwa taji la leso lililopachikwa viwangwa vinavyong`aa.
Machozi yanamtoka machoni na kuuharibu wanja aliopakwa. Naam machozi. Si machozi ya furaha bali ya karaha. Binti wa miaka kumi na mitatu hatimaye anaenda kufunga ndoa na mzee wa miaka tisini. Je huu ni mwisho wa ndoto yake Bi harusi aliyoiwekeza toka angali kinda? Ama ndio mwanzo wa shida zake kuisha?
Mwanzo wa Mwisho ni riwaya iliyojikita nchini Fokota. Wanawake wa jamii hii wametengwa na kudharaulika. Wao hawana kauli mbele ya wanaume. Mateso, binti aliyekulia kwenye utandabui wa unyanyapaa alijikusuru kuing`oa mizizi hiyo. Je atakumbana na yepi njiani? Na je atafaulu?
Mwarabu Omari Mwarabu ni mwandishi anayechipuka kwa kasi mno kwenye sanaa ya utunzi wa hadithi za kiswahili. Alizaliwa Bodo, Kaunti ya Kwale mwaka wa 2000. Mwanzo wa Mwisho ni riwaya yake ya pili baada ya ile ya kwanza iitwayo Daraja la Mauti. Kwa sasa ni mwanafunzi wa chuo kikuu cha Rongo , anasomea Shahada ya Takwimu na Tarakilishi. Pia ni mwanachama wa CHAWAKAMA Kenya.
Nizike Sijafa na Darius Makhoka
Hadithi hii ya Nizike Sijafa ina mnato na mvuto wa aina yake, imekolezwa uhalisia wa maisha katika siku hizi na dunia ya sasa. Mwandishi anasimulia jinsi mwanadamu anavyothamini mfu na kuyapa hadhi kubwa maziko kinyume na anavyomtunza na kumthamini mwenzake awapo hai.
Je, Salama Makori atafaulu katika azimio lake la kuihamasisha jamii kuikumbatia methali isemayo udugu ni kufaana wala si kufanana? Je, Salama atapata afueni na kuishi maisha yenye furaha, licha ya umasikini wa sina sinani unaomwandama na kutishia kulizamisha dau la matumaini yake kila uchao? Soma ufaidi!
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Mwandishi wa kazi hii ni Darius Makokha. Darius Makokha ni mwandishi ambaye ameibuka kuwa stadi mno katika sanaa ya utunzi wa hadithi za Kiswahili. Halima Apaa Angani na Nizike Sijafa ni mojawapo ya kazi ambazo amezikamilisha. Kwa sasa ni mwalimu wa somo la Kiswahili katika shule tajika ya Mekaela Likunda, mojawapo ya shule za Mekaela Academies – Kwale.
Family Affair by Wandera Ogana
The demise of an old family head heralds a protracted and bitter clamour for the inheritance of his property. Maina, who ranks an outsider to the throne, will stop at nothing to see to it that he remains in the mix. Little does he realize that his untoward exploits are his main undoing. Consequently, he is a disgrace unto death.
