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The Fall of A dynasty by Joe Khamisi
Petals of Blood by Ngugi Wa Thiongio
The Mau Mau rebellion, as it is often called, which began in Kenya in the early 1950s, was a nationalist, anticolonial armed resistance against the British colonial state.
The guerrilla movement called itself the Kenya Land Freedom Army; the British dubbed the movement “mau mau,” a meaningless name, to obscure the aims otherwise so clear in the resistance army’s name.
Ngugi Wa Thiongío’s Petals of Blood examines, among other things, the betrayal by the postcolonial regime of the ideals of this anticolonial struggle that helped Kenya achieve its independence.
The novel revolves around three men and a woman. The four friends reveal different aspects of their history to each other piecemeal, just as their families had guardedly explained the past to them. The lingering effects of the Mau Mau revolt have affected all their lives and by the end of the novel, each character is wrapped up in his or her own exclusive epiphany about life in Kenya.
Abdullah, the trader, thinks he failed the movement because he did not avenge the death of a friend who was a revolutionary and who was betrayed. Munira, the schoolteacher and eventual wide-eyed prophet, is paralyzed by the shadow of his successful father, who condemned the Mau Mau but aided the crony corruption of independent Kenya. Wanja, the beauty from a broken home, learns that it was two generations of revolutionary fervor that distorted the home she grew up in. And Karega, Thiongío’s union-pushing hero, scrutinizes the history of Mau Mau as if it were a sacred text. Somewhere in that history, they all believe, is the key to wisdom and justice.
Pace in Poetry is a poetry anthology ...
Brief Summary
Pace in Poetry is a poetry anthology that has notes, KCSE sample papers, a marking scheme and extra practice activities.
This book introduces learners to poetry at Form 1 and advances through, Form 2, 3 and finally, Form 4 with sample KCSE level poems and questions with a marking scheme and suggestions on how to answer and score all the marks in poetry.
Apart from the usual poetry Pace in Poetry tackles oral poetry too. This book can be used to teach/learn and also be used as a revision tool by students. It is a must-have book for all secondary school students.
Place by DRR, Clifton Gachagua and Fr...
Ritual by Carey Baraka, Wairimu Murii...
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Ritual is the second issue of drr and was published in August 2020. It's the largest issue of the journal so far and features works from more than 40 writers and artists from Africa and the African diaspora exploring a range of work around the theme of Ritual. Carey Baraka and Wairimu Muriithi are the series editors of Ritual.
Deception by Amal Mohamed
Black Poachers White Hunters A Social...
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For centuries, Kenya's game-laden plains and forests were the rewarding hunting grounds of her native African population.
Black Poachers, White Hunters traces the history of hunting there in the colonial era, describing the British attempt to impose the practices and values of nineteenth-century European aristocratic hunts. This both created and enforced an image of African inferiority and subordination.
Ultimately conservationists came to claim sovereignty over African wildlife, completing the transformation of indigenous hunters into criminal poachers and seeking to eliminate them altogether from the "sportsman's paradise" of Kenya.ABOUT THE AUTHOR---Edward I. Steinhart is an associate professor of history at Texas Tech University, Lubbock.
Mau Mau From Below by Greet Kershaw a...
Brief Summary
John Lonsdale says in his introduction:
"This is the oral evidence of the Kikuyu villagers with whom Greet Kershaw lived as an aid worker during the Mau Mau 'Emergency' in the 1950s, and which is now totally irrecoverable in any form save in her own field notes.
"Professor Kershaw has uncovered long local histories of social tension which could have been revealed by no other means than patient enquiry, of both her neighbour's memory and government archives...
"Nobody, whether Kikuyu participant, Kenyan or European scholar, has provided such startlingly authoritative ethnographic insights into the values, fears and expectations of Kikuyu society and thus of the motivation of Kikuyu action...
"Her data suggests, as other scholars have also accepted, that there never was a single such movement and that none of its members, even those who supposed themselves to be its leaders, ever saw it whole, not because they did not have a political aim, but because that agenda was contested within different political circles over which they had no control and of which they may scarcely have had any knowledge.
And why is this finding important? It is because others, including almost all the movement's enemies, did see Mau Mau whole in order to try to comprehend it, a first step towards defeating it."
Candle in the Wind by Omondi Austine ...
Brief Summary
The book is about surmounting grief. Its a prose narration on the loss of my father, grandmother and grandfather in a short period of time and what that meant for me as a young man being steeped in great adversity at a very young age. It is also a story about resilience amidst the darkness of reality.
Not yet Uhuru by Jaramogi Oginga Odinga
Not Yet Uhuru gives a vivid and authoritative account of the history of Kenya. In this autobiography, the author counters the Imperial British propaganda machine to distort the history of a nation. From the perspective of a man who was at the centre of the liberation struggle and the making of a new nation, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga deconstructs the fallacious and sloppy historical narratives peddled by propagandists, which are deliberately tailored to vilify the true national heroes and exalt villains.
In this seminal literary work, Jaramogi lets his betrayal by Jomo Kenyatta off his chest. He lays bare his frustration with Kenyatta’s turn against fellow Kapenguria six members such as Bildad Kaggia into his primary casualties and enemies. Jaramogi accuses Kenyatta of becoming an Imperial Master stooge and thus justifies his decision to break ranks with the Kenyatta regime. In light of the nationalism spirit, vision, and mission, Jaramogi considered Kenyatta’s change of heart an unforgivable grand betrayal. Not Yet Uhuru is not an ordinary autobiography.
It is Jaramogi’s historical gift to Kenyans, Africa in general, and historians the world over. This book is filled with prophetic anecdotes and laden with premonitions, which can stir us from our self-induced political stupor. Not Yet Uhuru demystifies the Kenyatta and Odinga families’ political feud, which has played out for over five decades. This book will help you understand why the sons of the two founding fathers of Kenyan continue to strive to outwit each other in the political arena.
Money Wise by Rina Hicks
Do you want to develop a plan for wealth creation and management linked to your purpose and values? Do you want to understand the basics of investment and the options available to you?
Money-Wise provides answers to the above questions and takes you on a journey of discovery as it welcomes you to the world of wealth creation and management by unlocking the secrets and prerequisites to investing. It also explains the investment opportunities available to you while at the same time highlighting the advantages and risks of each investment option. The book also shows you how to protect your assets and excel in the art of giving.
In this book, you will discover the common mistakes investors make as they seek to create and grow wealth and also a host of practical tips that will help you produce optimum results in your investments.
Drug Index by Kimotho 18th Edition Vo...
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Hyaluronic Acid is essential for the health of the synovial fluid which supports bones and joints and provides cushioning to protect the joints. It also helps carry nutrients to nourish and replenish cartilage.
Seven Seas Joint Care is a range of products designed to meet everybody's joint care needs. the range is based around three substances vital for joint health that are found naturally in joints: Glucosamine: Chondroilin; and Omega-3 Fatty Acids plus additional supporting vitamins and minerals such as Hyaluronic Acid found in Seven Seas Projoint formula.
Watoto Court Comic by Sue Wanjiru
Brief Summary
A comic book about Wangui and Namunyak, young African superheroes who fight corruption with the help of Judge Akinyi in a comical way through courtroom drama.
Here Are 5 Proven Things You Will Discover in the Watoto Court Comic Book:
1. How to choose integrity.
2. Learn and appreciate beautiful African culture.
3. Inclusion of children and people living with disability.
4. Learn about viruses and how to protect yourself.
5. Take an integrity pledge.
My Body is all Mine by Jocelyn Akinyi
Brief Summary
Ruby is a child with a bright future like most children her age. Her parents are very loving but unfortunately, just like most parents, they have to go to work and fend for the family. Her mother has a younger brother who just graduated from the university. Since he has not yet found a job, he is the one left to take care of Ruby.
The family trusts him to bath the child among other responsibilities. He takes advantage of this trust and starts using the games they always play to abuse her sexually. Luckily, he did not get the opportunity to actually rape her, thanks to her teacher.
The teacher noticed that the usually bubbly Ruby is awfully quiet and aloof. She calls the mom who gets the truth out of Ruby. She takes her for medical check-up and takes legal action against her brother. Uncle Tommy is arrested ad Ruby's safety restored.
Ruby's school takes it upon itself to teach the pupils about child sexual abuse. A child sexuality educator is invited. The children are carefully taken through it.
What will they learn?
From this book, your child will be introduced to the concept of childd sexual abuse. They will understand what sexual abuse entails. They also get to know the difference between public and private body parts.
Also, they get to know the difference between safe and unsafe touches. The underwear rule is emphasized. Most importantly, they get to learn how to report sexual abuse. Your child is introduced to the concept of bodily autonomy, body autonomy, respect, and consent as early as possible.
This book was inspired by the recent increase in child sexual abuse cases globally. It is my prayer that all children get a copy of this wonderful book. They're the ones affected so it's time to empower and equip them.
The book is suitable for children from the age on 3 +
The perfect nine: the epic of Gikuyu ...
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A dazzling, genre-defying novel in verse, from the author Delia Owens says “tackles the absurdities, injustices, and corruption of a continent”
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s novels and memoirs have received glowing praise from the likes of President Barack Obama, the New Yorker, the New York Times Book Review, The Guardian, and NPR; he has been a finalist for the Man International Booker Prize and is annually tipped to win the Nobel Prize for Literature; and his books have sold tens of thousands of copies around the world.
In his first attempt at the epic form, Ngũgĩ tells the story of the founding of the Gĩkũyũ people of Kenya, from a strongly feminist perspective. A verse narrative, blending folklore, mythology, adventure, and allegory, The Perfect Nine chronicles the efforts the Gĩkũyũ founders make to find partners for their ten beautiful daughters—called “The Perfect Nine” —and the challenges they set for the 99 suitors who seek their hands in marriage. The epic has all the elements of adventure, with suspense, danger, humor, and sacrifice.
Ngũgĩ’s epic is a quest for the beautiful as an ideal of living, as the motive force behind migrations of African peoples. He notes, “The epic came to me one night as a revelation of ideals of quest, courage, perseverance, unity, family; and the sense of the divine, in human struggles with nature and nurture.”
Unstuffed Decluttering Workbook by Ju...
Brief Summary
Letting go of all the stuff we accumulate is never easy, even when those things no longer serve their purpose or bring you joy. Unstuffed is a guided workbook that seeks to ease the anxiety and overwhelm that comes with decluttering and will ensure that when you do, there are long lasting effects.
It will become your go-to resource for learning how to declutter your physical living space, your mental and emotional space the right way.
With a few practical steps you will learn how to declutter properly, avoid re-cluttering and more importantly how to create organizing systems in your space that will work for you.
Solving Problems KCSE Mathematics Pap...
Brief Summary
KCSE Mathematics Paper 2 contains a total of 672 questions in 28 KCSE model examination papers. It is divided into three parts:
Part one contains 10 solved KCSE model examination papers with a full marking scheme. In the marking scheme, alongside each solved question, the type of mark and the reason for awarding that mark is given at the stage where the mark matures. This is intended to instil the importance of 'method' in working out Mathematics questions.
The Author has selected the simplest method of solving each question. Alternative methods of solving the same questions may exist. Finding these methods has been left out deliberately as a challenge to the reader.
Part two contains 18 unsolved KCSE model examination papers which are set in line with the solved KCSE model examination papers of part one. This is intended to provide the reader with ample practice exercises.
Part three contains answers to the unsolved KCSE model examination papers.
