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Text addresses vices that bedevil the African continent

TITLE: A Body Made for Sin AUTHOR: Alexander Nderitu PUBLISHER: Self REVIEWER: Scholastica Moraa AVAILABILITY: Nuria Bookstore Real is how I would describe this collection. A Body Made for Sin is a carefully put together collection of ten stories based in Africa. Although most of the stories are based in Kenya, they would have well […]

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Introducing the Soma Nami Press short story submission

Do you have that story that not only captivates but also resonates with the diverse voices and perspectives that collectively contribute to the kaleidoscope of Kenyan culture? This call is for you. Soma Nami Press is a newly established publishing house based in Nairobi Kenya. Soma Nami Press exists to share outstanding East African stories […]

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The emotions expressed are too raw and life-changing

TITLE: CONFESSIONS OF NAIROBI MEN AUTHOR: Joan Thatiah REVIEWER: Scholastica Moraa AVAILABILITY: Nuria Bookstore After Confessions of Nairobi Women book 1 and 2, Confessions of Nairobi Men is a breath of fresh air. Finally, we are getting something from the men who are always closed up, afraid to let the world see where it hurts. […]

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The strange way loss brings forth new beauty

TITLE: A Surreal Journey of Discovery AUTHOR: Eric Rugara REVIWER: Simiyu Barasa AVAILABILITY: Nuria Bookstore Loss. Not your usual ways of the way stories of loss are written, but the deeper thoughts that assail us when we are alone and we go through losses of loved ones, of loved things, of loved times, of great […]