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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 […]

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These harrowing tales will make you a better person

TITLE: Confessions of Nairobi Women Book Two AUTHOR: Joan Thatiah REVIEWER: Scholastica Moraa There’s something about secrets and confessions that makes everyone’s ears perk up, listen a little harder and be more curious. That is what Joan Thatiah’s books do. They make you crave what is inside the pages. They make you pay attention  Confessions […]

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Thought-provoking stories to charm the mind

TITLE: A Surreal Journey of Discovery AUTHOR: Eric Rugara PUBLISHER: Self REVIEWER: Godfrey Kogie Life is beautiful when its non-linear. No one wants to leave when living is a surreal journey of discovery.  A collections of stories coming from the author who is a widely published contributor of short stories, the book is dedicated to […]

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How harassment by government forces ‘dynasties’ to join politics

By Mbugua Ngunjiri In 2021, when the Pandora Papers ‘scandal’ broke, Kenyans learnt that the Kenyatta family has stashed funds in foreign accounts. Now, there are a number of reasons why certain people chose to spirit their monies in those tax havens. Chief among the reasons such people hide their money, whether clean or dirty, […]

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A captivating tale of humour, crime and adventure

TITLE: Tentacles of Crime AUTHOR: Dennis Odhiambo PUBLISHER: African Ink Publishers REVIEWER: Peter S. Okumu It has taken me weeks to write this review, after finishing reading this book. I had to look for convenient time, and draft the review that the book deserves. When we first spoke, Dennis mentioned to me that the book […]

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International Literary Seminars: a call for applications

Are you an emerging writer? This is your opportunity to participate in the prestigious International Literary Seminars (ILS), where you will get to improve your writing skills. ILS, a joint venture by ILS and Jahazi Press, is looking for three writers to fill the slots. You have until August 7 to submit your application. The […]

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Duale: How we saved Ruto from the jaws of ICC

TITLE: For The Record AUTHOR: Aden Duale PUBLISHER: Self REVIEWER: Mbugua Ngunjiri When retired president Uhuru Kenyatta fell out with his then deputy William Ruto and embarked on a purge of the former’s loyalists, Aden Duale was the last to go. There had been speculation as to why the former Garissa Township MP was not […]

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No grace: the shameful exit of Robert Mugabe

TITLE: The Graceless Fall of Robert Mugabe AUTHOR: Geoffrey Nyarota PUBLISHER: Penguin REVIEWER: Scholastica Moraa Like most people, I have always wondered what happened to Zimbabwe.  What led to one man holding on to power for so long? I have always wondered if there wasn’t a better person to lead Zimbabwe.  Through Geoffrey Nyarota’s book […]

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Kwenzi Gizani should be urgent reading for all

Title: Kwenzi Gizani Author: Prof. Kithaka wa Mberia Genre: Play (Tamthilia) Publisher: Marimba Publications Limited Reviewer: Kelvin J. Shachile Kwenzi Gizani is a Kiswahili play that follows the proceedings of the pursuit of justice by Chagi, whose daughter Kanevu has been sexually assaulted by her father Mkando. Chagi stands her ground to seek for clarity […]

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Publishers record brisk business as parents flock Eldoret Book Fair

The 2023 edition of the regional book fair, organised by the Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) ended on Saturday in Eldoret. The event, that was held at the Eldo Center Car Park, kicked off on Wednesday. It brought together a number of publishers and booksellers, who sold books at discounted prices to members of the public. […]