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The Hidden Rock
In this breathtaking tale, Ochieng MC Okoth invites us into the vibrant and dangerous world of the Kingdom of Ogwato. The story follows Oba, a young man whose life is a beautiful, but a messy tangle of loyalty and love. While he navigates the delicate balance between two very different women, his world is suddenly set on fire by a violent struggle for the throne.
The author does a magnificent job of showing how one man’s quiet life can be swept up into the grand history of a nation. When the noble King Awaje is murdered, the story transforms into a heart-pounding mission of survival. Oba becomes a hero not because he wants to be, but because he must protect the innocent Princess Abiero and the sacred “Hidden Rock”; a powerful symbol of the kingdom’s true soul. This is more than just a story; it is a stunning journey about the heavy price of a crown and the incredible courage found in an ordinary young heart. It is a must-read for anyone who loves a story that is as emotional as it is exciting.
Historia YA Jamii YA Zanzibar Na Nyim...
Laura Fair is Professor of History at Michigan State University in the U.S.A. She lived in Zanzibar for many years doing research for her first book: Pastimes and Politics: Culture, Community and Identity in Post-abolition Urban Zanzibar, 1890-1945. In this book she illustrates how former slaves used the social and cultural tools at their command to demonstrate their freedom from slavery and articulate alternative visions of justice under colonialism. Her current book project is a wide-ranging study of commercial cinema in colonial and post-colonial Tanzania, exploring changes in exhibition, distribution and reception over time.
The African Genius by Basil Davidson
The African Genius presents the ideas, social systems, religions, moral values, arts, and metaphysics of a range of African peoples. Basil Davidson points toward the Africa that might emerge from an ancient civilization that was overlaid and battered by colonialism, then torn apart by the upheaval of colonialism’s dismantlement. Davidson disputes the notion that Africa gained under colonialism by entering the modern world. He sees, instead, an ancient order replaced by modern dysfunction. Davidson’s depiction of the sophisticated “native genius” that has carried Africans through centuries of change is vital to an understanding of modern Africa as well.
Insecurities of Expulsion: Afro-Asian...
She examines Afro-Asian entanglements in what she describes as transcontinental Uganda through the lenses of race, ethnicity, class, caste, religion, gender, and sexuality. Throughout, Hundle argues for stronger attention to knowledge production on global Afro-South Asian connections and the continued dynamics of community, citizenship, and identity on the African Continent as central to envisioning Black African self-determinism, racial reconciliation, and interracial pluralisms during shifting imperial, postcolonial, nationalist, and geopolitical times.
Bildad Kaggia and the Struggle for So...
"Since the days of my primary school, I have always been a fighter," said Bildad Kaggia. Like Makhan Singh and Pio Gama Pinto, Bildad Kaggia struggled against imperialism in all its phases: capitalism, colonialism and neo-colonialism, first gainst British colonialism, then against the comprador government of lom enyatta imposed by imperialism on the working people of Keny
While many gave up the struggle at independence and joined Kenyatta in looting the land and condemning workers and peasants to landlessness and poverty, Bildad Kaggia preferred to continue the struggle and live the life of a peasant. That example remains to this day for the post-independence generations.
Kaggia was active in Mau Mau, in the trade union movement, in writing and publishing. He added a cultural and religious aspect to his struggle. He ended up in colonial detention but refused to give up the struggle for the aims of Mau Mau. He was a member of its Central Committee.
Imperialism has used the comprador governments to distort and hide Kaggia's contribution to the struggle for the liberation of Kenya. They prevented the full publication of his autobiography which appeared as Roots of Freedom, but stopped the story in 1963, removing his struggle against the comprador government. This gap was finally filled in 2012 with the publication of The Struggle for Freedom and Justice.
March 7, 2026 marked the 21st anniversary of Bildad Kaggia's death. We publish a collection of essays to mark his life and record his contribution to the liberation of Kenya. His clear ideological stand and actions to achieve his vision of a Kenya with freedom and justice for working people is what scared imperialism and the comprador governments. Generations born after independence need his history to support their own struggles against capitalism and imperialism.
THE BLESSED BRAIN POWER
African Issues-Somalia: Economy witho...
In the wake of the collapse of the Somali government in 1991, a "second" or "informal" economy based on trans-border trade and smuggling is thriving. While focusing primarily on pastoral and agricultural markets, Peter D. Little demonstrates that the Somalis are resilient and opportunistic and that they use their limited resources effectively. While it is true that many Somalis live in the shadow of brutal warlords and lack access to basic health care and education, Little focuses on those who have managed to carve out a productive means of making ends meet under difficult conditions and emphasizes the role of civic culture even when government no longer exists. Exploring questions such as, Does statelessness necessarily mean anarchy and disorder? Do money, international trade, and investment survive without a state? Do pastoralists care about development and social improvement? This book describes the complexity of the Somali situation in the light of international terrorism.
Understanding Somalia and Somaliland:...
Ioan Lewis details the history and culture of the Somali people, providing a unique window into this little-known culture and its increasingly public predicaments. He provides insight into the complex social, historical, and cultural hinterland that is the Somali heritage and pays close attention to the pervasive influence of traditional nomadism, especially its extremely decentralized nature. Lewis also addresses developments in the Somali political region since the collapse of the Republic in 1991, including the formation and steady development of the democratic state of Somaliland. Though it has grown into a de facto personality, this self-governing outpost of democracy is still officially unrecognized internationally. Lewis concludes with a discussion of the Islamist movement that brought a brief but astonishing period of stability to much of Southern Somalia in late 2006.
JOGOO ROAD DREAMS. A True Nairobi Adv...
Nairobi does not wait for anyone.
When Cassan and Mulwa move into a tiny room above garages along Jogoo Road, they arrive with little more than ambition, street instincts, and a stubborn belief that tomorrow must be better than today. Surrounded by the chaos of matatus, hustlers, nightlife, corrupt deals, music culture, flooded streets, and endless survival battles, the two young men quickly discover that Nairobi is both a dream factory and a dangerous battlefield.
By day, they chase jobs that never call back.
By night, they hustle through the city selling phone covers, filming underground music videos, navigating risky friendships, and trying to stay alive in a place where one wrong decision can destroy everything.
But as opportunities begin to appear, so do temptations.
Money changes people.
Power attracts danger.
And the city tests every weakness.
Set against the raw, electric energy of modern Nairobi, JOGOO DREAMS is a gripping coming-of-age urban adventure about brotherhood, resilience, ambition, betrayal, creativity, and survival in one of Africa’s fastest-moving cities.
Filled with authentic street life, emotional realism, humor, struggle, music, and hope, this novel captures the heartbeat of a generation fighting to build something meaningful from nothing.
For dreamers.
For hustlers.
For survivors.
Welcome to Jogoo Road.
Ama and the Drumbeat of Home
This story follows a child who learns that cultural identity is portable. You
can leave your village, cross borders, enter unfamiliar spaces—and still carry
your home within you. This is the Ubuntu philosophy in action: "I am because we
are," but also, "We are because I remember."
In an era where African children increasingly navigate between traditional
spaces and global ones, this story offers a bridge. It says: You do not have to
choose between worlds. You can be a child of the village and a citizen of the
world, because the drumbeat travels with you.
May this story find its way into classrooms from Lagos to Nairobi, from
Kumasi to Kinshasa—and may every child who reads it hear their own rhythm more
clearly.
It’s a Continent: Unravelling A...
With its bold and colourful narrative, It's a Continent breaks down this vast and complex continent, chapter by chapter, focusing on each country's unique history. From ancient kingdoms to modern struggles for independence, from overlooked heroes to monumental achievements, this book shines a light on the pivotal moments that have shaped Africa's position on the global stage.
Behind Closed Doors by Stanely Manduku
Behind Closed Doors – Boardroom Lessons in Governance from Corporate Kenya offers a revealing look into the realities of corporate governance and leadership within boardrooms and institutions. Drawing from decades of experience in company secretarial practice, corporate law, and board advisory, the book explores the human dynamics, power structures, and decision-making processes that shape organizations behind the scenes.
The book examines how governance extends beyond policies and documentation, highlighting the importance of integrity, accountability, stewardship, and ethical leadership. Through practical reflections and real-world experiences, it sheds light on how decisions are influenced within boardrooms and how governance can succeed or fail in practice. Written from firsthand exposure to corporate boards, family businesses, state corporations, and governance institutions, the book provides valuable insights for company secretaries, directors, professionals, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the deeper realities of leadership and governance in Corporate Kenya. To pre-order, simply send the words “BOOKS ORDER” via WhatsApp Business to +254 718 388718. Limited early-access copies and launch offers will be available.Unlimited Errands
Mũthamaki Togno Togno: A Living Healer; A Living Oracle Mũthamaki, embody this ancestral bridge. My writing is ritual. My storytelling is divination. My dedication pages are libations poured for the unseen. I don't just connect with ancestors-I channel them, giving voice to silence and memory.
About the Author: Mũthamaki Togno is a revered elder, storyteller, and cultural visionary born to Kagũ of the Mwenda clan and Gathiori of the Gicerũ lineage.
Thingira na Müthamaki
Raised among proverbs, prayers, and the pulse of tradition, he grew into a seer, singer. apostle, and truth-teller - called to awaken the spirit of his people through language, laughter, and legacy. He is the founder of Thingira wa Mãthamaki, a sacred space for cultural truth, and the voice behind Togno FM, Gwitũ FM, and Mwaki wa Gikūyũ Radio. His work spans media houses including Utv, ATG FM, Coro FM, Gūkena FM, Gīkūyū TV, Sasa TV, Gĩchichio Ty and many more. As a master of ceremonies, columnist, comedian, and spiritual guide, Togno has spent decades weaving wisdom into every platform he touches. He is a father, a grandfather, a teacher, and a mirror of ancestral resilience. His mission is to restore the dignity of Gīkūyd language and culture, to heal through storytelling, and to inspire generations to walk boldly in their truth.
About Author
Mũthamaki Togno, is a celebrated Kenyan author, cultural activist, and literary visionary whose work bridges ancestral wisdom
with contemporary emotional truth. His writing is rooted in Kikuyu cosmology, oral tradition, and the sacred tension between silence and storytelling.
Togno’s body of work includes acclaimed titles such as, (Other Books by Mũthamaki Togno)
1. The Missing Wallet,
2. Ikũmbĩ rĩa Thingira wa Mũthamaki – Volume 1,
3. A Painful Kiss / A Kiss of Pain,
4. Roots Beneath Gĩkũyũ Community,
5. Lena Mũmbi – The Bright One,
6. Ndũĩ and the land
7. Whispers of joy
8. Rũthiomi rwa Maitũ,
9. Mũgathe Mũkora,
10. Ikũmbĩ rĩa Thingira wa Mũthamaki – Volume 2,
11. Ikũmbĩ rĩa Thingira wa Mũthamaki Volume 3
12 married to a devil, married wrongly
13 unapologetic marriage
14 unappreciated hero
15 Unlimited Errands
16 The Thief President
17 Kīnya Gīa Tha
Ruthiomi rwa maitu
Mũthamaki Togno Togno: A Living Healer; A Living Oracle Mũthamaki, embody this ancestral bridge. My writing is ritual. My storytelling is divination. My dedication pages are libations poured for the unseen. I don't just connect with ancestors-I channel them, giving voice to silence and memory.
About the Author: Mũthamaki Togno is a revered elder, storyteller, and cultural visionary born to Kagũ of the Mwenda clan and Gathiori of the Gicerũ lineage.
Thingira na Müthamaki
Raised among proverbs, prayers, and the pulse of tradition, he grew into a seer, singer. apostle, and truth-teller - called to awaken the spirit of his people through language, laughter, and legacy. He is the founder of Thingira wa Mãthamaki, a sacred space for cultural truth, and the voice behind Togno FM, Gwitũ FM, and Mwaki wa Gikūyũ Radio. His work spans media houses including Utv, ATG FM, Coro FM, Gūkena FM, Gīkūyū TV, Sasa TV, Gĩchichio Ty and many more. As a master of ceremonies, columnist, comedian, and spiritual guide, Togno has spent decades weaving wisdom into every platform he touches. He is a father, a grandfather, a teacher, and a mirror of ancestral resilience. His mission is to restore the dignity of Gīkūyd language and culture, to heal through storytelling, and to inspire generations to walk boldly in their truth.
About Author
Mũthamaki Togno, is a celebrated Kenyan author, cultural activist, and literary visionary whose work bridges ancestral wisdom
with contemporary emotional truth. His writing is rooted in Kikuyu cosmology, oral tradition, and the sacred tension between silence and storytelling.
Togno’s body of work includes acclaimed titles such as, (Other Books by Mũthamaki Togno)
1. The Missing Wallet,
2. Ikũmbĩ rĩa Thingira wa Mũthamaki – Volume 1,
3. A Painful Kiss / A Kiss of Pain,
4. Roots Beneath Gĩkũyũ Community,
5. Lena Mũmbi – The Bright One,
6. Ndũĩ and the land
7. Whispers of joy
8. Rũthiomi rwa Maitũ,
9. Mũgathe Mũkora,
10. Ikũmbĩ rĩa Thingira wa Mũthamaki – Volume 2,
11. Ikũmbĩ rĩa Thingira wa Mũthamaki Volume 3
12 married to a devil, married wrongly
13 unapologetic marriage
14 unappreciated hero
15 Unlimited Errands
16 The Thief President
17 Kīnya Gīa Tha
Enono Ya Busoga- Family Unit: A Compl...
This book portrays Busoga as a unique society with distinct values and norms that have made Busoga an organized, stable, united and enjoyable community. It is these values that every Musoga should espouse and be proud of.
The values researched on [okusangalira baino], Leadership [obukulembeze], Justice include hospitality [obwenkania], Goodness [obulungi], Unity [okwisania], Hardwork [okwekemba okukola emirimu], Faith [okwikiriza], Respect [Akanhagansi / ekitiibwa/ ekitiisa], Marriage and family, [obufumbo na maka], kinship [oluzi], Parenting [okulera nokukuza abaana], Gratefulness [okusiima nokwebaza], Integrity [obwesimbu] and being Humane [obuntubulamu].
This is a mirror to the fact that the modern Musoga has a lot to learn from the old past. When these values are well nurtured and put to proper use they build a value laden society that can develop and prosper.
The many pictures and illustrations used make reading easy and give one a glimpse of our rich heritage of tools and equipment that were in use then. This book is an eye opener to how our grandparents survived in hostile environments and conditions amidst many life challenges. It is a wealth of innovation and lived realities.
This is a narrative of the Kisoga Culture as told at the fire place. It is a conservation, preservation and presentation of a living culture that has propelled the Great Basoga through ages. It is a bridge, from the old folklore story telling through word of mouth, to modern written transmission of knowledge and information. It facilitates upcoming generations discover their old rich past. The family is presented as the core centre "enono" and nexus of society, whose composition and functions could be revived, copied and promoted for stability and development of our mother country. It gives Busoga's geographical location and the features that give it its identity namely language, names, clans and leadership structure with ObwaKyabazinga at the helm. The characteristic homestead structure, its composition and functions are a unique basis for identity and distinction from other cultures.
Wreaths for a Wayfarer: An Anthology ...
Pius Adesanmi died in the doomed Ethiopian Airline flight 302 on March 10, 2019. Wreaths for a Wayfarer: An Anthology in Honour of Pius Adesanmi is an assemblage of 267 original poems written by 127 established and emerging African writers. While some of the poets celebrate Adesanmi, others reflect philosophically on existence, mortality, immortality and/or offer hope for the living. In this memorably textured collection, the poets - some who knew, and some who did not know Adesanmi - exorcise the pains of loss through provocative poems that pour out their beating hearts with passion.
Africa Matters: Cultural Politics, Po...
Africa Matters: Cultural Politics, Political Economies, & Grammars of Protest provides a sampling of insightful articles from the first five issues of Nokoko, the journal of the Institute of African Studies, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. It brings together pieces that the journal's editorial board felt were particularly perspicacious in their analysis and resonant in their crafting. Uniting them in this book permits a new dialogue to emerge around the key themes of cultural politics, political economies and grammars of protest. Their intersection here sheds light on important issues for Africans in the twenty-first century.
Roots Beneath Gikuyu community
Roots Beneath Gĩkũyũ Community was written to uncover, preserve, and celebrate the foundational cultural, linguistic, and spiritual elements that define the Gĩkũyũ people. At its core, the work seeks to reconnect modern readers—especially younger generations—with the deep ancestral wisdom and symbolic systems that have shaped Gĩkũyũ identity for centuries. The author’s primary motivation is to explore how oral narratives, naming customs, rituals, and social structures serve as repositories of cultural knowledge. In a rapidly modernizing Kenya, where Western influence and urbanization threaten to erode indigenous traditions, this book acts as a cultural anchor. It documents the symbolic meanings behind names, the spiritual significance of Mount Kenya, and the intricate clan systems that governed marriage, kinship, and social order. By tracing the origins of the Gĩkũyũ through myth, migration, and oral history, the book challenges the notion that African traditions are simplistic or outdated.
Other Books by this GREAT KENYAN Mũthamaki Togno The Missing Wallet, Ikũmbĩ rĩa Thingira wa Mũthamaki 1, Rũthiomi rwa Maitũ, Mũgathe Mũkora, Whispers of joy, Lena Mũmbi – The Bright One, Ndũĩ and the land, A Painful Kiss / A Kiss of Pain, Roots Beneath Gĩkũyũ Community, Ikũmbĩ rĩa Thingira wa Mũthamaki 2, Ikũmbĩ rĩa Thingira wa Mũthamaki 3, Married Wrongly/Married to a Devil, Unapologetic Marriage, Unapreciated Hero