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The Fannin Papers by Judy Aldrick
Lamu: A Brief History by Roland Minor
This book gives an insightful look at the early history of the island of Lamu on the Kenya coast, as well as the surrounding area. Arab and Indian sailors dominated the maritime trade of the western Indian Ocean from earliest times. Greek sailors operating out of Egyptian ports joined them and it was from them that the first written records of the East African coast are derived. Lamu, with its fine natural harbour and abundant supplies of fresh water, likely played a major part in this maritime trade.
By the 14th century the renowned Moroccan traveller, ibn Battúta, reported that the whole East African coast had been Islamicized. Then came the Portuguese in the last years of the 15th century. With their faster ships and gunnery they dominated the existing trade resulting in a catastrophic collapse of local economies. In the mid-17th century the ruler of Mombasa appealed to the Sultan of Oman for aid in driving off the Portuguese. This heralded Omani interest in East Africa and the founding of the Sultanate of Zanzibar. The British took an interest in the coast in their attempts to stop the slave trade. Eventually, under pressure from the British, the Sultan of Zanzibar ceded the administration of the coastal strip to the British, leading in due course to the establishment of Kenya Colony. Lamu played a key role in the evolving history of the Kenya coast.
Andamano na Mohammed Ghassani
Andamo ni diwani ya tungo za ushairi zilizoandikwa na Mohammed Ghassani kwa muongo mmoja kuanzia miaka ya mwanzoni ya 1990 hadi mwanzoni mwa miaka ya 2000. Ni tungo zinazoogelea pamoja naye kwenye bahari ya uzoefu wa mwanzo wa ujana kuelezea hadithi yake ya maisha, mtazamo wake juu ya yale yaliyokuwa yakitokea mbele ya macho yake na ufahamu wake kwa ulimwengu. Aliyekuwa Katibu wa Kamati ya Fasihi na Utamaduni ya Baraza la Kiswahili la Zanzibar (BAKIZA), Bwana Abbas Mdungi, wakati akikabidhi ripoti ya mswaada wa diwani hii mwezi Oktoba 2003, aliandika hivi:"Mshairi ameibuni kazi yake kwa ustadi mkubwa kama kwamba ni mweledi katika utunzi ilhali hii ndiyo kazi yake ya kwanza kabisa. Mitindo aliyotumia ni mingi na mizuri ambayo inatafautiana na wakati wengine kushabihiana....Kwenye lugha, ametumia lugha ya ushairi - nyoofu, nzuri na telezi... Maudhui, bila shaka, ameyatumia vizuri kuweza kuelimisha jamii akijikita kwenye masuala ya utamaduni, siasa na uchumi, ingawa utamaduni umekuwa sura kubwa zaidi.....Kwa kawaida, washairi wa Afrika huzikita dhamira zao katika migogoro ya kimapenzi, kindoa, kidini, kikazi, kinyonyaji, kidemokrasia, uongozi mbaya, umangimeza, njaa, umasikini na maradhi, naye kwa ujumla amefanikiwa sana katika hilo...." Kwa hivyo, ndani ya Andamo, sio tu muna mwangwi wa sauti ya kijana anayejaribu kuiwasilisha hadithi yake kwa hadhira kwa njia ya kishairi, lakini pia ishara ya kuibuka kwa kipaji cha aina yake kwenye uwanja wa fasihi ya Kiswahili.
The Grandpa’s Walking Stick: St...
*"The Grandpa's Walking Stick" Autobiography Synopsis*
This inspiring autobiography chronicles the author's remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Kibera, Africa's largest informal settlement, to achieving unparalleled success. Key highlights include:
- *Rise to Fame*: Becoming the first African YouTuber
- *Music Industry Pioneer*: Founding and running Grandpa Records, one of East and Central Africa's most successful record labels
- *Behind-the-Scenes Stories*: Exclusive insights into experiences with various artists and the corporate world
- *Politics and Personal Life*: Reflections on political involvement and marriage
- *Guidance for Aspiring Artists*: Valuable advice for those entering the creative industry
Kumng’oa Nduli na Emmanuel Mbogo
Tamthiliya hii inaakisi awamu mbili za utawala wa Diktera Idi Amin nchini Uganda Awamu ya kwanza ni kuanzia mwaka 1971 alipomng'oa Milton Obote na kujitangaza Rais wa maisha wa nchi ya Uganda. Katika awamu hii, mwandishi anasawiri utawala wa kikatili, mateso, vifungo na hata mauaji ya raia wa madaraja yote katika jamii.
Awamu ya pili, Oktoba, mwaka 1978, jeshi la Idi Amin lilivamia Mkoa wa Kagera, nchini Tanzania. Katika uvamizi huu, wanajeshi wa Uganda walimuua Hans Poppe, Mkuu wa Polisi na raia wengine wengi na kutangaza kuwa Mkoa wa Kagera ulikuwa sehemu ya Uganda. Shambulio hili linasababisha Mwalimu Julius Nyerere kutangaza vita dhidi ya Nduli kupitia ile hotuba maarufu, akisema:
Wamanchi!
Sasa tuna kazi maja ta!
Кumpiga!
Sahabu ya kampiga tunaya!
Niya ya kumpiga tunayo!
Na uwezo wa kumpiga tunayo!
Mwandishi anaonesha kuwa, hatimaye, mwaka 1979 Nduli Idi Amin aling'olewa na wanajeshi wa JWT. Akakimbilia Libya, na kufariki dunia akiwa huko Saudi Arabia, tarehe 16/8/2003.
Hii ni tamthiliya muhimu kwa kila mpenda amani, haki na maendeleo kote duniani.
Transforming The Law Enforcers: Insti...
Dr. Margaret Awino Ong’ale
"Transforming the Law Enforcers" is more than just a book—it's a reflection of my journey as an officer, a researcher, and a reform advocate.
Having served within the Directorate of Criminal Investigations for years, I witnessed firsthand how reforms, especially in training, leadership, and technology transformed the way we fight crime. My PhD research focused on these institutional reforms, and I felt it was important to share the findings with a wider audience beyond academia.
This book is my contribution to a better, more professional DCI. It’s a call to action, especially for young officers and policymakers, to embrace integrity, innovation, and service to the people.
As a woman in law enforcement, I also wanted to show that women can lead—on the ground, in policy, and through knowledge.
I hope this book educates, inspires, and influences positive change in how we think about policing in Kenya.