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Early Morning Near Mount Kenya: Colle...
This is the first volume of collected poems by Pheroze Nowrojee. Edited by Villoo Nowrojee, they span sixty years and multiple themes. From the Introduction: 'Nowrojee wrote with finesse…you can tell that he lingered over each line, each verse, caressing the words until they carried the right weight. In this collection there are deep, heart-wrenching reflections on social justice, violence, and political chicanery. There are also light-hearted [offerings]. Through his literary exploits, Nowrojee tried to make us better people, to make Kenya a better place. For that we remain in debt to him, thankful for his ideas and blessed to have this collection of poems to add to his other written words.'
Africa: War and Conflict in the Twent...
This book examines the causes, course and consequences of warfare in twentieth century Africa, a period which spanned colonial rebellions, both World Wars, and the decolonization process. Timothy Stapleton contextualizes the essential debates and controversies surrounding African conflict in the twentieth century while providing insightful introductions to such conflicts as:
African rebellions against colonial regimes in the early twentieth century, including the rebellion and infamous genocide of the Herero and Nama people in present-day Namibia;
The African fronts of World War I and World War II, and the involvement of colonized African peoples in these global conflicts;
Conflict surrounding the widespread decolonization of Africa in the 1950s and 1960s;
Rebellion and civil war in Africa during the Cold War, when American and Soviet elements often intervened in efforts to turn African battlegrounds into Cold War proxy conflicts;
The Second Congo Civil War, which is arguably the bloodiest conflict in any region since World War II;
Supported by a glossary, a who’s who of key figures, a timeline of major events, a rich bibliography, and a set of documents which highlight the themes of the book, Africa: War and Conflict in the Twentieth Century is the best available resource for students and scholars seeking an introduction to violent conflict in recent African history.
Reinventing Uganda: Political Imagina...
In April 1979, as Idi Amin’s government crumbled in the face of the Tanzanian military advance, a moment of opportunity opened. After years of dictatorship and terrifying violence, Ugandans had the opportunity to start again. This book attempts to do justice to the multiple ways in which they imagined their future at the time, before the tragic end to these turbulent months—Milton Obote’s fraudulent election and the start of the civil war.
For the first time in many years, men and – to a lesser extent – women were able to ask critical questions about what it might mean to be Ugandan, how state and society should be organised, about who should hold authority—and in the name of what. This was a time of fear and economic deprivation, in an international context largely defined by the Cold War and the emergence of neoliberalism. But it was also a time of hope, and of the flourishing of political imagination that would nurture the public debate for many years to come.
Wamuyu Heroine’s Journey : The ...
The Heroine Sex Workers of Mau Mau By...
The Heroine Sex Workers of Mau Mau exposes a hidden history of Kenya’s liberation struggle by documenting the lives of women erased from official narratives—sex workers who became critical agents of resistance. Operating under colonial surveillance and extreme social stigma, these women gathered intelligence, smuggled weapons and supplies, passed messages, funded fighters, and provided shelter, using their marginalised positions as strategic cover.
Drawing on oral histories and archival fragments, the book challenges nationalist and patriarchal histories that confine women’s roles to passive support. It argues that sex work, within the Mau Mau context, functioned as survival, resistance, and revolutionary strategy. These women endured violence, exploitation, and betrayal, yet remained central to the fight for freedom.
This book is a historical reckoning and a feminist intervention, restoring recognition to women who fought without acknowledgment. It insists that Kenya’s independence story remains incomplete until their courage, sacrifice, and agency are fully named and honored.
Beautiful Scars: Searching for my Smi...
Growing up in a small Kenyan village, Lyndah's life changes overnight. When poverty tightens its grip and loss reshapes her world, she must decide whether to be broken by what she has endured or find the courage to face it. Each step forward demands resilience she is not sure she possesses, yet she keeps going. Beautiful Scars: Searching for My Smile is more than a memoir. It is a story of endurance, becoming, and the defiance of an orphan who refuses to be defined by circumstance. A reminder that even the most unlikely beginnings can lead somewhere unexpected.
Rural-Urban Dynamics in the East Afri...
This book is the result of a long-term cooperation between French and East African scholars and universities under the aegis of the French Institute of Research in Africa (IFRA-Nairobi). It presents the main results of the research program Cooperation for University and Scientific Research (CORUS): Mountains and Small and Medium Cities in East Africa: Environmental Management, Flows of People and Resources, funded by the French Ministry of Foreign Afairs and supported by IFRA-Nairobi.
Indian Africa: Minorites of Indian-Pa...
This book aims at painting a broad picture of the communities of Indian origin in East Africa, striving to include changes that have occurred since the end of the 1980s. The different contributions explore questions of race and citizenship, national loyalties and cosmopolitan identities, local attachment and transnational networks. Drawing upon anthropology, history, sociology and demography, Indian Africa depicts a multifaceted population and analyses how the past and the present shape their sense of belonging, their relations with others, their professional and political engagement. This book is a must-read for contemporary researchers, students, policy practioners as well as the general reader.
Swara Magazine (Jan – March) 2026
Discover compelling stories and delight in breathtaking photography that celebrates East Africa’s biodiversity, conservation efforts, and safari travel - Featured in the latest issue of Swara Magazine, the voice of conservation in East Africa.
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In this issue (January-March) 2026
Viola Clausnitzer & Melita Vamberger warn of accelerating threats to Pemba’s irreplaceable Ngezi Forest.
Monica Bond examines how long-term, science-led research is guiding community based conservation and stronger protection for giraffes across East Africa.
Shalini Bhalla-Lucas follows the birds - from the Rift Valley to Lake Victoria - revealing Kenya’s rich avifauna, changing habitats, and the quiet rewards of patient, locally guided birding.
Paul Gacheru takes a hard look at Kenya’s vanishing vultures, the ripple effects on ecosystems and human health, and the bold solutions giving hope for their survival.
Joyce Chimbi exposes how bushmeat hunting and illegal wildlife trade are ensnaring Africa’s wildlife, with Uganda’s Murchison Falls spotlighting a growing conservation crisis.
Roger N Scoon explores how rifting, volcanoes and rainfall patterns shape the routes and rhythms of the great Mara Serengeti migration.
Santiago Legarre revisits Samburu National Reserve, tracing its early travel history, distinctive wildlife encounters, and the quiet revival of a long-standing riverside lodge.
Governing Public Money: Law, Policies...
This book trains you to read, critique, and reform entire fiscal systems, from constitutional foundations and tax law through sovereign debt, budgets, devolution, regional integration, and digital transformation to the recovery of Islamic fiscal traditions that colonialism erased equipping you to hold governments accountable and transform fiscal governance across Africa.
Beyond the Ballot: Clear Communicatio...
Beyond the Ballot unpacks the tools, principles, and case studies that every government communicator, policymaker, and leader must master. It moves beyond reactive, fear-driven responses and offers a strategic, forward-thinking approach that builds credibility, fosters engagement, and reclaims Africa’s narrative in the global arena. – Milton Nkosi, veteran journalist, former BBC Africa editor
12 Remarkable African Life Scientists...
The Positive Edge by Dr Catherine Ngahu
- The positive edge,Dr.catherine Ngahu reveals how resilience and emotional intelligence can transform the way you think,lead,and live..It sharpens your ability to stay positive,grounded,and focused when life gets tough.. Positive edge is your guide to unlocking the mindset that multiplies your energy,clarity,and success from the inside out.