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Good Luck, Toni by Waithira Francis
Brief Summary
Toni is back Not as the naive, unsophisticated young girl we first met in My Name is Toni, but as a young mother, navigating a second marriage which does not escape the drama and love snares that seem to follow toni everywhere. Will her marriage survive or will it crumble like the first one?
A Dolls House by Henrik Ibsen
A Don House is a three-act play written by Henrik Ibsen, the same author of the evergreen An Enemy of the People. It deals with the fate of a married woman — Nora Helmer — who lacks reasonable opportunities for self-fulfillment in a male-dominated world. The protagonist in the play, Nora had earlier on committed a forgery, in order to save the life of her authoritarian husband, Torvald Helmer.
And now she is being blackmailed and lives in fear of her husband finding out about her vice, and of the shame, such a revelation would bring to his career. When the truth comes out, Nora is shocked to learn where she really stands in her husband's esteem. To her husband, Nora is an amusing 'thing' to be petted, but unreliable.
To other people like Mrs Linden and Nils Krogstad, she is naive and spoiled. Nora symbolizes the status of the majority of women in this conservative patriarchal society, making the play as relevant today as it was, decades ago, in Norway.
Blossoms of the Savannah by H. R. Ole...
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Blossoms of the Savannah follows the lives of two young sisters on the verge of womanhood. Taiyo and Resian both become aware of the conflict between their personal dreams and their duty to the Nasila tradition and culture. H. R. Ole Kulet addresses the elusive concerns of female genital mutilation and early marriages among the Maa community of the Massai and captures the reader's imagination as he traces the girls' excruciatingly painful steps to victory.
Olonana Ole Mbatian ( Makers of Kenya...
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Olonana ole Mbatian, popularly known as Lenana, was one of the most outstanding Masai and Kenyan leaders, African chief and Laibon (prophet/visionary), whose life spanned the second half of the nineteenth, and the first decade of the twentieth centuries.
He lived through and influenced a crucial period in Kenya's history: when the Masai were engaged in nation building, there was competition for leadership, land, people, livestock, wealth and power; and when European intrusions, which were becoming ever more intensive, were shaping Kenya's colonial culture and economy. This is a balanced and critical study of an individual's biography, and historical context.
It analyses for example to what extent Olonana's relationship with the colonialists influenced colonial policy on pastoralism; the devastating effects of colonial policy on pastoralism; and why the Masai shunned westernism, education and trade in favour of traditional pastoralism, and the position of Olonana on these issues. It considers popular perceptions of Olonana as a champion of Masai cultural heritage; and assesses his achievements and legacy. This is a concise biography of a key figure in Masai history, about whom little has been written, which serves well as a general introduction to the history and key figures of the period.
The Musunzu Tree and other stories by...
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Mothers, machetes, a singing contest, a small blue room, the shade of a Musunzu tree.
This collection of short stories shows different facets of personhood, shades of happiness, and despair. Anchored by a sense of community, the characters probe the limitations of their existence.
Woven underneath these complex, playful, twisting tales is a bold exploration of African consciousness and culture.
Sweet Pains by George Oduor
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Nadia had always wished to get an education and be somebody in life. When a stepmother she never met, Amala appeared with news of her going to the city, Nadia knew her dream had come to pass, for Amala promised just that. But Nadia did not know she was a victim of an avenge mission and human trafficking network led by Gael, her interesting mistress who turns out Nadia's greatest tormentor and mother of Kaso, the man she loves the most.
Flowering Hunger by George Oduor
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When ambitious project manager Ratego got a job in a remote district, he knew his dream of changing the lives of deprived communities had come to pass.
The peasant farmers were happy, no more hunger, and Ratego built a niche in his career. But hell broke loose when an investor appeared and ordered farmers to vacate the project land in favor of flower mega-investment.
Ratego must act to save the poor farmers and his credibility on trial. He gangs up with the peasants led by the tough-minded Rosa and dives into a crusade against the land grab. In the face of the unfamiliar territory of power politics and betrayal, who can Ratego trust? Murderous men are after his life. An influential government Minister is out to crush and cut any dissenting voice. Yet the stakes are too high and, retreating not an option for Ratego and his band of unsung heroes.
Abunuwasi by Gado Swahili Edition
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Full color comic book in Swahili. This 32-page book is a cartoon rendering of three traditional folk tales from the Swahili tradition of the East African coast. Abunuwasi is a character from the "trickster" tradition of African folklore: he finds ways to trick the greedy and the selfish and always wins, and every story has a moral. The stories are funny and clever and Tanzanians and Kenyans have grown up on them for generations.
Building Blocks for Institutional Tra...
Think. Aspire. Achieve by Madara Ogot
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Napoleon Hill was born October 26, 1883 and died on November 8, 1970, at age 87. Of his many books, Think and Grow Rich remains a top seller over 70 years after its publication in 1937. Hill's principles remain as timely as ever.
Think. Aspire. Achieve takes the key lessons from Hill’s book, repackages and presents them in a context more relevant for the 21st Century. Current concepts and schools of thought in corporate and personal success have been incorporated alongside contemporary
examples.
The book is presented as a call to action for you to decide on your life goals, have the right mental attitude, and take the necessary steps towards thinking and achieving them.
The Agony of Rejection by Sarah Kihu
Growing up in a humble, well-respected family, Anita and her family seemed to have it all. This was the case until one dreadful autumn when everything changed. Illness and misery befell the family all at once, leaving them wounded and brokenhearted.
The family suffered from rejection and bullying that led to scary outcomes. The journey was tough and lonely. Could they ever recover from the hate they faced?
Although the family was suffering as a whole, Anita was hit especially hard; faced with depression, heartbreak, and addiction, she felt abandoned by those she trusted and loved and for a long time saw no end to her despair. Could she find the heart to forgive them and maybe even forgive herself? Would she ever find the true love that she yearned for, or was she destined for loneliness?
My Six Little Fears by Cynthia Abdallah
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My Six Little Fears is a collection of 32 poems that addresses various themes. With its settings ranging from the villages of Turbo in rural Eldoret to the little town of Providence in Rhode island, the poems delve into secrets, mystery and passion taking its readers on a nostalgic journey.
nostalgic journey
Equality in Kenya’s 2010 Consti...
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"This book asks whether there is a coherent conception of equality in Kenya's 2010 Constitution and explores how competing and interrelated ideas of equality in it should be conceptualized, interpreted and applied. Making a significant contribution to the ongoing global conversations on the various understandings of equality, the book illuminates the many ways in which diverse equality guarantees clash, or are interrelated.
It also sets out principled approaches on how they can be coherently interpreted to address the myriad inequalities in Kenya. Taking a comparative approach, the book considers how other jurisdictions including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, India and Botswana have approached the conceptualization, interpretation and application of various equality concepts.
The book focuses on important issues such as: - transformative constitutionalism in relation to the interpretation of Kenya's 2010 Constitution; - expanding the list of enumerated grounds for non-discrimination; - affirmative action; - accommodating religious and cultural diversity versus gender equality; - the interrelation between socio-economic rights and status-based equality"--
Diary of a Clueless Farmer by Karen N...
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Discontented with the daily hustle of city life, twenty-eight-year-old Rosalyn Chege completely goes off the grid and buys a farm in the rustic village of Mukuyu in a bid to slow down and find her life’s purpose. The naive Rosalyn erroneously assumes that the village folk are a warm-hearted lot, unadulterated by the world’s vices unlike their city counterparts.
The quirky and sometimes laughable characters such as the alcohol imbibing farmhand Njaramba or the envious teacher Millicent Mwendwa often prove her wrong.Rosalyn quickly finds out that life in the village is anything but tranquil and undisturbed. In between playing midwife, a brief teaching and getting shot in the leg by a new found arch-rival, Rosalyn often finds hers hands full with everything but farming.
The dashing Dr Ezra Mchana, Mukuyu’s self proclaimed most eligible bachelor has his eyes set on Rosalyn. Their riveting romance is often faced with turbulent challenges but eventually love conquers all and after much soul searching, loss and triumph, Rosalyn finally finds her place not just in Mukuyu but in the world as a whole. Written in journal form, Diary Of A Clueless Farmer is a quintessential Kenyan story. The characters are a true reflection of Kenya’s society and its current trends. It is a classic story, laced with satire and good-natured humor where good triumphs and evil fails. It is a story of family, faith and hope.
What Does a Man Want? by Muthoni Liki...
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In this book, author Muthoni Gacharija Likimani explores with feeling the continuing struggle of women to come to grips with the demands of their men. Men are mysterious and inaccessible. Their irrepressible egoism drives the women to total despair and apathy. What should a woman do to understand her man?
Worldreader proudly presents this ebook in a new series of children's and young adult books from Sub-Saharan Africa. Worldreader is a non-profit organization committed to delivering digital books to children and families in the developing world using e-book technology.
By purchasing this book you directly contribute to this effort by helping fund school literacy programs, and promote the writing and publication of great books from local authors everywhere.
Fighting Without Ceasing by Muthoni L...
Brief Summary
This is the autobiography of one of Kenya's foremost public figures and women role models, Muthoni Likimani. The subject has been a broadcaster, politician, teacher, actress and activist. Muthoni is also notable for having established Noni's Publicity, one of the first indigenously owned public relations firms in Africa. The narrative emphasizes the author's overriding concerns throughout her life with gender and race equality, human rights, religious faith and politics. An introduction is provided by Muthoni Wanyeki, Executive Director of the African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET).
My Name is Toni by Waithîra Francis
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My name is Toni is the story of a young Kenyan girl from the city of Nairobi, who travels to the French town of Toulouse, to pursue her studies.
The book traces the difficulties Toni faces as an immigrant student, trying to integrate into France. We see the role of religion and the impact it has on Toni and the decisions she has to make about her life, as well as her transformation from an innocent girl to a sexually active woman.
