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The Guy Who Fired His Boss by Sam Kar...
The Guy Who Fired His Boss is a book you must need to read if you are starting a new business or building one. It has helped many entrepreneurs find their space and given others the courage to start. Those who have been in business they have had their motivation renewed and those who feel lost rediscover the direction of their business.
Questions That Adolescents Ask (Unedi...
Questions That Adolescents Ask contain questions in their unedited form that Adolescents wrestle with and their biblical answers as given by a Christian counselor. The book is both a helpful guide to the adolescent as well as to parents, teachers and mentors. It will help them understand how the young people view their world.
Mau Mau From Within: The Story of the...
The inside story of the struggles of the Kenya Land and Freedom Army, referred to by British colonialism as the ‘Mau Mau rebellion’, is little known today. The autobiographical material written by Karari Njama (a senior leader in the Mau Mau hierarchy) and compiled by Donald L. Barnett was first published by Monthly Review Press in 1966, as Mau Mau From Within: An analysis of Kenya’s Peasant Revolt.
It was reprinted in 1970; it has remained out of print for many years. As the late Basil Davidson put it in his review of the first edition: “Njama writes of the forest leaders’ efforts to overcome dissension, to evolve effective tactics, to keep discipline, mete out justice … and to teach men how to survive in those merciless forests. His narrative is crowded with excitement.
Those who know much of Africa and those who know little will alike find it compulsive reading. Some 10,000 Africans died fighting in those years . Here, in the harsh detail of everyday experience, are the reasons why.” The book is an extraordinary story of courage, passion, heroism, combined with recounting of colonial terror, brutality and betrayal. It is a story of how the very idea of being ‘Kenyan’ was intimately linked to the idea of freedom, a connection that was destroyed not only by the firepower of the British, but also by those who collaborated and established themselves as the beneficiaries of neocolonial rule.
Disconnecting notions of freedom from identity left only a caricature that rapidly descended into tribalism and ethnicity. This momentous story of the struggle for freedom described here is relevant not only for a new generation of Kenyans but also for all those engaged in emancipatory struggles internationally. For so long as the experiences arising from the struggles described in this book are perceived as merely ‘African’ or ‘Kenyan’, it is not possible to fully grasp the contributions they have made to the struggle for a universalist humanity. What is recounted in this publication is more than an ‘analysis of a peasant revolt’. It is above all a history of the Kenya Land and Freedom Army. As Ngūgī wa Thiong’o points out in his Preface to this new edition, ‘we don’t have to use the vocabulary of the colonial to describe our struggles.’
We were tempted to rename the book ‘Kenya Land and Freedom Army from Within.’ But because the original title has wide recognition, and and as one of the characteristics of movements of the oppressed is to appropriate derogatory terms
Harnessing the Trade Winds. The Story...
Harnessing the Trade Winds is the outcome of a generation of research undertaken in Nairobi, Mombassa and Zanzibar in East Africa, and Mumbai and Goa in India. Of her work the author says: "In all my research I found that Arab and particularly European, sources of information downplayed the importance of Indian trade in the Indian Ocean which goes back at least three thousand years BC.
[The book] attempts to rekindle in the Indian diaspora a justifiable pride in the achievements of its forebears in East Africa, and indeed other parts of the world. In East Africa they promoted the development of agriculture and industry and the globalization of trade stemming from their trading activities." "Blanche D'Souza's book is a most direct statement on 'brown man's' transcripts over thousands of years trade, labour and migrations for settlements against a pervading backdrop of Arab, British and Portugese rivalries in the Indian Ocean. In this wake Harnessing the Trade Winds adds to plural historical perspectives, in that the text upholds the value of diversity that shapes the identities and self-knowledge of the peoples of Asia and Africa.
It challenges those who hold the political reigns and direct policy, on education as well as race relations." - Sultan Somjee, Former head of Ethnography at the National Museums of Kenya, founder of the Community Peace Museums Programme and Foundation, and the Asian African Heritage Trust in Kenya.
Mathare: An Urban Bastion of Anti-Opp...
The Kenyan education system fights against memory, against acknowledging our past. But we need to recognize our pasts to grieve them, and in doing this work, we must tell these stories ourselves. For a long time, most of the narratives we have had about ourselves and our histories have either been the sanitized narratives of the neo-colonial state or the white-washed versions given by our colonial masters, and a lot has been lost in these versions. The stories we tell ourselves shape our esteem, decisions, and ultimately our destiny.
Thus, we must revisit our histories and uncover the various hidden truths that have long been buried. The past is all pervasive- we cannot escape it. It is part of who we are; our cultures, our behaviours, and manifests in all aspects of our day-to-day living. Knowing our true history connects us to our past and tap into a dimension of longitudinal meaning over time. Because of this, learning our true history is essential; history gives the past and the present visible form and meaning.
In doing this, history also allows us to see into the future by offering precedents for current behavior and forewarning us from repeating previous mistakes. But in a neoliberal education system, education is framed around investments in students as human capital, and the value of education is tied to the student’s prospects for future earnings. Such a limited approach to education raises concerns about the purpose of education and the relationship between schools, state governance, and democratic life.
Beyond education, neoliberal governance also results in the privatization of other public institutions and processes including urban planning. Harvey (1989) famously abstracted the spread of neoliberalism into urban planning as a shift from urban managerialism to urban entrepreneurialism. Whereas managerial cities had been primarily concerned with providing services and facilities to the urban population by the local administration, entrepreneurial cities in an era of increased interurban competition, had to focus on attracting investment and employment more than ever before.
The consequent de-democratization of urban policies has left out a big chunk of the urban population from decision-making processes. This population continues to be threatened by unaffordable urban developments in the form of evictions and neglect. It is against this backdrop that Mathare, the urban bastion of the anti-oppression struggle in Kenya, exists.
Despite its role in the fight for Kenya’s independence and the post-colonial struggles for liberation, Mathare’s story is often overlooked. As Gathanga writes in his book, most people outside the settlement associate the name Mathare with the mental hospital bordering the settlement. For others, their narrative of Mathare is one of pity, considering that the place is known to house the urban poor.
Run Your Race and win a gold medal by...
From The Eyes Of A Child by Cornelius...
From The Eyes Of A Child, a poetry collection by Cornelius Kipkosgei, digs into themes such as childhood, love and marriage, war, the environment among other contemporary themes.
It fashions itself as a shelf of satire, sarcasm and dark humour.
The author opines that the littlest experiences are what makes a man. This book on various spectrums of life is worth a read dear reader.
No Longer Stunted By Luke Ameru
This a collection of poems that reflect different themes. War and love, death and birth, joy and sadness.
The poems reflect our day to day lives and our struggles to better our lives.
They reflect a people who have surmounted many challenges and, like the proverbial phoenix, they have risen from the ashes.
Navigating The First Years Of Marriag...
Our first years of marriage were quite difficult, until our third year when we decided to work on ourselves. We then began to enjoy our marriage. As a newlywed, sometimes you go through situations and you do not know who to talk to. You constantly wonder whether other couples go through what you are going through.
In a very personalized manner, I walk a couple through the pertinent issues that are likely to affect them during their first few years together. I do not just share principles but also in a very real and vulnerable way, I share experiences from my marriage that have helped us succeed as a couple. I have also included a free manual at the end of every chapter that a couple can talk through as they apply the lessons taught in that chapter.
This is a book that comes highly recommended not just for newlyweds but couples of all ages as investing in one’s marriage is a lifetime pursuit! It is also the ideal wedding gift.
Let Your Food Be Your Medicine by Jos...
As far as complex medical matters are concerned, this book is dedicated to ordinary people who desire to live long and healthy lives. It is for people who need more time on this earth so as to be all they were meant to be.
This work is dedicated to men and women who wonder whether being healthy is by luck or there is a means the body can be empowered into self-healing from the daily sicknesses prevalent in our surroundings.
The book is also dedicated to those with threatening symptoms of diseases and desire to do their best to make a turnaround, and let God do the rest. Are you headed in the wrong direction? I have good news for you; God allows a U-turn! In addition, leaders can also benefit from this work if they have a desire to positively influence their loved ones and followers with health knowledge and wisdom. In turn, they may come from careless living to living responsibly.
If you are interested in healthy living or the above descriptions match you, welcome aboard.
An outcome Guaranteed by Luke Ameru
Side Hustle: 53 Income Ideas for Camp...
A compilation of 53 business ideas that students in any institution of higher learning (University, college, or polytechnic) in Kenya can start.
Each business idea is presented with a succinct introduction, startup cost implication, operating cost profile, market potentials, and the revenue implication of the business.
The book also contains information on where to source startup capital, best investment options for young entrepreneurs, sites that offer free marketable courses, how to market a business, and other information to get your business idea started.
This book will surely quench the thirst of young entrepreneurs seeking a business idea they can exploit, grow their businesses, and invest their money.
ODDBALL by Nzilani Kyale
Have you been dealing with any challenges in your life?
This anthology of poems by Nzilani Kyale covers topics ranging from mental health to nostalgia and lost friendships.
Often taking on a sarcastic and somewhat dark tone, it delves into how young people process thoughts and emotions by exploring difficult situations and the various ways in which they might be navigated.
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Cracking the Monitoring and Evaluatio...
A career transforming book for ALL professionals in the Non-Profit Sector. In this book you will learn about SOFT and other skills and how to develop them.
Additionally you will learn about how soft/people and other skills can advance your career in humanitarian aid and development and in monitoring and evaluation.
If you wan to learn about soft skills, get this book. It is written in a non-technical language and in a conversational style.
The First 6 – A Parenting Playb...
The First 6 – A Parenting Playbook
On technology: Practically every child who is 0 to 6 years old in an urban setting was born to the presence of a smart phone. They could swipe a screen before they could wipe their noses. What’s your plan with regard to the use of, access and exposure to, or ownership of “technology” in your home? This includes all gadgets and any apps therein.
We have been programmed, with every likely action considered, when it comes to our online behaviour. The next few pages address some similarities between what tech is doing and what parents ought to be doing. We need to program or plan our children’s behaviour for them to survive both online and offline.
Rundo the Elephant by Jennie Marima
Super Sara and the Lost Baby
The Secret Wish by Jennie Marima
'The Secret Wish' emerged second in the 2022 Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature in the Children’s Category
The story revolves around Kanini, who has always wanted to be a princess, just like the one she has read about in the storybooks. Her wish is soon granted but it might not have been what she was expecting. This fantasy tale is full of unexpected twists and turns and promises to have readers glued to the end.
