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Mourning Glory by Prof. Egara Kabaji
The peaceful quiet rich life of Mzee Yoshua Lelma and his family is suddenly thrown into mourning and hopelessness after a deadly raid by bandits from a neighbouring community. The raid sparks a series of events that breed pain, revenge, betrayal, love and eventually hope as portrayed through the various characters. The author, Egara Kabaji, through his sharp literary skills, illuminates the causes and effects of cattle rustling amongst the North Western communities of Kenya. He portrays how the frequent banditry raids have hurt individuals, communities and the entire region. The author, with passion, lauds the rich Turkana culture and the unique tourist attractions in the region. He captures the social, political and economic lifestyle of the people in such a fascinating manner that one is tempted to imagine he has blood relations with the community. Kabaji gives faces and voices to the history of the Turkana community in an objective manner, which is a rare feat. He is celebrated for his exceptional gift of telling complex stories in a simple but engaging manner.
Shadows of Love by Egara Kabaji
Shadows of Love
Sylvia Mwende dreams of love, but instead, her heart is scarred by betrayal and heartbreak. In her desperate search for love, she confronts a maze of internal conflicts in an uncaring world. In her naivety, she makes wrong choices, leading her deeper into emotional turmoil. Torn between the shadows of past pain and the hope for a better future, Mwende's journey is punctuated with missteps that complicate her already fragile life.
In Shadows of Love, the author weaves a captivating love story that confronts contradictions between the heart's yearnings and the ways of the human mind. Skillfully and with surgical precision, Egara Kabaji peels layers of the ramifications of love while leading the reader to deep embers of reflection on love. Vividly, he depicts the troubled life of Sylvia Mwende, who swings between polarities of joy and pain and unexpectedly finds real love in an unlikely place. As she navigates the complexities of her heart, she discovers that while good men are indeed rare, they do exist. Yet, she also learns a harsh truth: some women can be unwittingly destructive. Tormented by family expectations, Sylvia must confront her past and embrace the possibility of a brighter future. As Sylvia Mwende grapples with the consequences of her decisions, the line between love and pain blurs, leaving her at a crossroads. Will Mwende break free from the chains of heartache, or will the shadows consume her?
The Author
Egara Kabaji is a professor of Literary Communication at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST). He is one of the most prolific writers of children's literature. His seminal novel, Journey to Becoming, was the second runner-up for the Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature in 2021. His other novel, Mourning Glory (2022), has been lauded as a masterpiece. In 2024, he was declared one of the most notable writers that Kenya has ever produced. The Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) has bestowed on him the distinguished honor of Esteemed Patron of the Arts (EPA) in Africa.