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Chronicles of Civilized Mad Men by An...
Chronicles of Civilized Mad Men is a thought-provoking collection of fiction that explores the hidden forces shaping society. Through compelling characters and unforgettable stories, the book examines themes of power, justice, corruption, faith, inequality, and the moral complexities of the modern world.
Each story challenges readers to question what is accepted as "normal" and invites them to reflect on the systems, choices, and beliefs that influence our lives. Blending sharp social commentary with engaging storytelling, Chronicles of Civilized Mad Men is a compelling read for anyone who enjoys fiction that lingers long after the final page.
City of Broken Dreams- An Anthology
City of Broken Dreams is an anthology from ten Kenyan writers, capturing the emotional landscapes of contemporary life on the continent. These stories move between ambition and disillusionment, love and loss, survival and reinvention, offering intimate glimpses into lives shaped by both struggle and possibility.
CHINDERA THE ABADONED SON by Caroline...
Book summary
Chindera grows up in a family that offers him shelter but denies him dignity. Raised by Mr. Kabinga, his secret biological father, he lives as both family and servant, enduring silent suffering out of gratitude. As he comes of age, love briefly offers him hope, first with Kira and later with Samina. But betrayal runs deep within the Kabinga family.
Consumed by jealousy, Kunte destroys Chindera’s chance at happiness, forcing Samina into a loveless marriage that ends in tragedy. When Samina is killed, Chindera becomes the perfect scapegoat in a chain of lies, manipulation, and buried secrets. Abandoned by the very people he trusted, he is condemned for a crime he did not commit, his loyalty repaid with ultimate betrayal.
Getting It Done: The Craft of readine...
How do intentions become action? How ready are we, really, to make that happen? Plans are made. Commitments are announced. Resources are committed. But too often, little moves — or what does move cannot be sustained. Clear, practical, and grounded in real-world experience, Getting It Done offers a new way to understand why some efforts move while others stall — and what it takes to change that.
Dust and Diamonds by Abdirizak Mohame...
About the Book
In Bulla Sahau, a world where the glint of gold outshines the gleam of integrity, Jamila, the blacksmith's daughter, dares to dream beyond her station. But in a society where opportunities are auctioned to the highest bidder and merit is a forgotten currency, her aspirations are deemed worthless. The powerful see themselves as treasures, while the poor are mere doormats, their lives and futures trampled underfoot.
Dust and Diamonds exposes a community suffocated by a ruthless materialism, where character is sacrificed at the altar of wealth and systemic corruption dictates every fate. As Jamila navigates this treacherous landscape, she confronts the stark reality that in Bulla Sahau, only money speaks, and those without it are condemned to silence. Her struggle is a searing indictment of a world that cherishes possessions over people, and where the pursuit of power leaves a devastating trail of shattered lives.
Can one girl's defiance ignite a spark of change in a society so deeply entrenched in its venality, or will she, like so many others, become another casualty in the brutal game where wealth is the ultimate weapon? This gripping narrative challenges the very foundations of a materialistic world, asking: What hope remains when a society values gold more than the human soul?
Steer Pressure by Otieno Opondo
Some cars aren't serious.
When they're brand new and you, a young driver their age, try to steer them, they scoff at your empty pockets. Instead, they opt for older, monied drivers who steer them carelessly over rough terrains and make them perform unnatural manoeuvres on the road.
In the process, their mileages hit the roof and their components wear thin. After extracting every kilometre of value, the older, monied drivers ditch them for newer cars.
That's when these cars pull a fast one.
They rebrand. They apply fresh paint and roll back odometers. And then they start piling pressure on you to buy and steer them exclusively. They pester you to buy everything they've already given to someone else for free.
This is where Steer Pressure comes in. It's your shield against the machinations of such cars. Read it and put it into practice, or else you'll cry in the toilet until bubbles come out of your nostrils.
DARE DREAM BY WANGA DOMNIC
My book Dare dream is a fictional narrative on a boy, Brian raised in the slums of Kariadudu where his parents had moved after being failed by the system that promised jobs but delivered hopelessness and took away dignity.his parents instill in him a different blueprint. A system of abundance is wired into his brain and in an area filled with hopelessness and no prospects of livelihoods changing ,the young boy dares to dream of a better tomorrow. This is when even tomorrow itself isn't guaranteed. The boy observes what goes on around him, corruption carried out by a failed system, injustice to the voiceless, extortion of the have not by haves of the land and irresponsibility of individuals in nation building. The family relocate to their rural home where Brian gets to begin his schooling as a 9 year old in his quest to become a doctor. After years of staying in the village, Brian experiences a culture shock when he joins highschool and is forced to embrace solitude as his weapon. Solitude the place where he believes he made the biggest discovery, himself.
DESIRE AT DAWN by Nicholas Bwebare
Desire at Dawn is an inspiring story of hope, resilience, and the life-changing power of education. It follows Desire, a young girl growing up in rural western Uganda, whose dreams are nurtured by her mother’s love and strengthened by the guidance of her mentor and sponsor, Claus. Despite the hardships of village life, Desire refuses to surrender her hopes. Through faith, vulnerability, and perseverance, she discovers inner strength and purpose. Her journey from uncertainty to empowerment shows how kindness and determination can turn distant dreams into reality.
Wakhaba Will Marry: Friendship, Fallo...
One stolen kiss before departing for college sets Wakhaba's heart on an unexpected course. As he builds his career in Nairobi, Wakhaba moves through relationships that seem perfect on paper—the ambitious Zalika, the sophisticated Elyaka—yet something essential remains missing. Through years of success, heartbreak, and self-discovery, the simple touch of his childhood friend persists, defying time and distance. When circumstances bring Anaya back into his life, Wakhaba must confront the choice between the successful life and image he has built and the persistent whispers of his heart. Set against Kenya's changing social landscape, this compelling tale asks whether time will finally align with what Wakhaba’s heart has always known. Because sometimes the longest journey leads right back to where it began.
Journey Through Her Twenties by Shang...
Each year in your twenties changes you.
For Joeni, an only child raised in sunlit Mombasa, her twenties unfold in waves — of pain, love, friendship, identity and healing.
Living with Endometriosis while navigating family expectations, strained friendships, cultural pressure, heartbreak and rediscovery, Joeni learns that growing up is not a straight path—it is a tide. Some years pull her under. Some years carry her forward.
From quiet resilience to bold love, from discipline to desire, from loneliness to belonging, Journey Through Her Twenties tells the intimate story of a woman becoming.
Tender, culturally rooted and emotionally honest, this debut novel by Shangwe T. Khalwale explores womanhood along the Kenyan coast — where the sea remembers everything.
The Unfortunate Tale of EVINGA & ...
In the quiet village of Ebwali, children knew the rules of the land…
Do your chores.
Return before dusk.
Never wander near Luanda rocks.
But Evinga was not like the others.
She laughed at warnings.
She loved adventure.
She believed nothing could happen to her.
Until one evening, deep in the bush, a beast called Linani awakened…
And Mama Evinga’s cries would echo through the night forever:
“Evinga E-vinga… Evinga mwana wange ..Evinga ....Linani…”
A chilling folktale of obedience, wisdom, and the dangers that hide beyond forbidden paths.
Deportee by Mary Gitagia
Kim’s pursuit of the American Dream does not go as he had planned. He is deported to Kenya in disgrace and returns home to a cruel mother, a hostile country and a hopeless life.
But nothing – and no one – is as they seem.
Clinging to an old family photograph, Kim reunites with his two friends to embark on an unexpected journey of discovery. Everything he knows about his family is unraveled – appearances are shattered, lies are exposed, secrets that lay buried for years are brought to light.
Is Kim ready to face the shocking truth of who he really is?
Caged in Crystals by Mercy Chete
You Must Carve Your Path by Doughlas ...
You Must Carve Your Path is a literary coming-of-age novel set in Kenya that follows Onesimus, a quiet but intellectually gifted young man whose life is upended by false accusations and mob violence. As he endures captivity, betrayal, and profound loss, he turns creativity into resistance and survival. The novel explores injustice, youth disenfranchisement, moral courage, and the power of carving one’s destiny against overwhelming odds.
#Hanifa by Wanyiri Maina
When Jamal, a powerful politician, offers to marry Hanifa, her father sees salvation, a home rebuilt, a family restored to honor. But within the walls of that new house, silence grows heavier than sin.
Torn between duty and desire, Hanifa becomes the quiet center of a storm. A woman traded for power, a heart that remembers freedom even when caged.
#Hanifa is a story of betrayal and survival, where love, power and faith collide in the most intimate of wars.
SHADOWS BENEATH THE FUTURE
Books, 8-4-4, Adventure Stories (Children's / Teenage), English Readers, General, Kenya Fiction, Novels
Shadows Beneath the Future by Festus korir is a quietly powerful novel about growth, resilience, and the courage it takes to move forward while carrying the past. Set in the village of Lumira, the story follows Lina and Kairo as they navigate fear, hope, and the unseen choices that shape who they become. With lyrical prose and emotional depth, the novel explores the delicate balance between light and shadow, loss and learning. Thoughtful and deeply human, this is a story for readers who value reflection, meaning, and journeys that linger long after the final page