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Portrait of Emlanjeni by Tsitsi Nomsa
Portrait of Emlanjeni tells an enthralling story of the inhabitants of a small, remote village in Matebeleland South where the rains will not come, and modernity lays waste to the landscape. While primarily driven by the pregnancy of Zanele and the rape of Khethiwe, there is much more to this story. At its core, it is a vivisection of humanity, a detailed examination and graphic portrayal of the nuances of society. Tsitsi Nomsa Ngwenya callously explores the fallibility of individuals, but she also celebrates the victories that come when people work together with a common interest, be it a village performing a rain dance ceremony or a group of young girls banding together in sisterhood against the fervid savagery of sexual abuse.
PRAISE FOR TSITSI NOMSA NGWENYA
In Portrait of Emlanjeni, Tsitsi Nomsa Ngwenya weaves a story that is both gripping and intriguing as well as rich in the sounds and sights of an idyllic Zimbabwe that may be waning. The characters in this narrative are endearingly rustic and appealing, yet complex by degrees. In some ways, the universe that Ngwenya creates in this novel is richly pastoral and vividly graphic. It makes the romantic want to lament, “Cry our beloved Culture.” Ngwenya grapples with the challenges of being a woman in a largely patriarchal society and engages in a near-mortal struggle against the vicissitudes of a modern, but hostile world in which the sensitivities of a conquered people are callously trodden upon. I recommend Portrait of Emlanjeni for bookshelves in every home.
David Mungoshi, author of The Fading Sun and Live Like an Artist.
Portrait of Emlanjeni is a narrative that guides the reader on a tour that captures a Zimbabwean landscape and its people. The narrative reminds the reader that somewhere in this country, there are forms of life that are not only charmingly pastoral but are also being lost in our struggle against the vagaries of modern life, struggles that also tramp upon the sensitivities that make us human. Tsitsi demonstrates a keen awareness of the humanness of her characters, making this novel a must-read for those who want to find themselves.
Tanaka Chidora, author of Because Sadness is Beautiful?
The Hyenas Who Laughed Like Girls- A ...
Not every laugh is innocent. Not every path is safe.
Set deep in the heart of Namakhudu Village in Busia, Kenya, this spine-tingling folktale follows four girls on their daily journey to fetch water—a task as old as the village itself. But when they stray from the wise warnings of their elders and take the tempting shortcut through the mango grove, they encounter something… unnatural.
The hyenas are waiting. And they don’t growl. They laugh. Like little girls.
She Wasn’t Supposed to be Here-...
African Interest, International Bestsellers, Personal Christian Testimony & Popular Inspirational Works, Women
They were outsiders. Unlikely. Overlooked. And yet—they changed everything.
From a prostitute in Jericho to a seamstress in Joppa… from a Moabite widow to a woman at a well… the Bible is filled with women who weren’t supposed to be there. But God thought otherwise.
She Wasn’t Supposed to Be Here is a soul-stirring, Scripture-rich devotional featuring 12 powerful women of the Bible who broke barriers, redefined leadership, and proved that grace rewrites every label. Winstone Sharrad brings their stories to life with biblical depth, social insight, and an unshakable reminder:
God chooses those the world overlooks.
These aren’t just stories from the past. They are prophetic invitations for today. For women who’ve felt invisible, disqualified, too late, too broken—or too much—this book will meet you where you are… and call you higher.
You weren’t supposed to be here either.
But here you are.
Let your story speak.
My life as a debt collector (A Memoir...
They say money makes the world go round, but I’ve seen how debt can make it spin out of control.
In this raw and revealing memoir, I take you behind the desk and into the streets, where numbers collide with human struggle. From chasing payments to confronting my own financial failures, this is a story of survival, second chances, and the quiet redemption found in the most unexpected places.
SHATTERED TRUST by Kinya N Gitonga
What happens when those meant to protect us cause the deepest wounds? Shattered Trust is a brutally honest exploration of childhood trauma, familial betrayal, and the path to healing. This book weaves real stories with therapeutic insight, offering validation and hope to those seeking to rebuild their sense of safety and self from the fragments of broken trust. For every reader who has felt abandoned, gaslit, or dismissed, this is both a mirror and a roadmap.
When We Ruled: The Rise and Fall of T...
Letters To Milena by Franz Kafka
The Roadblock
Malwede Junior School is thrown into panic when Innocent, the Principal’s son and a learner at the school, goes missing one evening. In addition, four learners are caught attempting to sneak out of the school. The learners try to wiggle out of trouble using dubious means, which land them before the Principal. A ransom demand is made, and the other learners become restless, calling for the missing boy’s release. The events that follow reveal a sinister plan orchestrated to hoodwink the school community and prey on their desperation. Will Innocent be found? Who is innocent in the end?
The Roadblock explores contemporary themes such as truancy and drug abuse, and encourages critical thinking and problem-solving among the youth.
StarLit Readers is a series targeting Junior School learners in the Competency-Based Education (CBE). The series is also recommended for other readers looking for modern stories told in a powerful and highly refreshing fashion. The books in this series will certainly keep you turning the pages.
Counterpoint and other Poems -College...
Counterpoint and Other Poems is an anthology that celebrates poetic diversity. Most of the poems in the collection are new and are by previously unpublished poets.
These poems engage with aspects of the experience of life from different perspectives while keeping to that foundational demand to use language memorably.
Several well-known classics – from East Africa, Africa and the rest of the world – are included in the anthology. These literary gems give the fresh work much-needed historical and aesthetic frames.
Rich reward in the form of heightened poetic experience is in store for both the person who reads poetry for his or her own personal enjoyment and the serious student of poetry.
The Names We Bury by MASELA OHOKO
THE MAP WITHIN; FROM DESTRUCTION TO D...
The Way I am: Novel By Michael Ogada
A powerful, poetic story of trauma, love, and healing.
Malik Odhiambo is a man scarred by silence. Raised in a strict Kenyan household where emotions were punished, he now drifts through life — numb, guarded, alone.
Then he meets Leila — a therapist-in-training who sees past the façade. As their connection deepens, Malik must confront buried pain, repressed memories, and the terrifying risk of being truly seen.
The Way I Am is a tender, introspective novel about breaking cycles, choosing vulnerability, and learning that healing is messy — but possible.
Fun Start Handwriting Workbook 2 for PP1
Fun Start Handwriting Workbooks is a fun and exciting ECD series which is strategically designed to cover handwriting skills from simple to advanced level through carefully graded writing activities.
The five workbooks target learners in PPI and PP2.
Fun Start Handwriting Workbooks provide:
• Practice for clear letter and number formation.
• Letter-sound recognition activities.
• Robust vocabulary-building activities based on themes as well as sight words.
• Sentence-building activities to foster clear and legible writing.
• Integration of grammar activities with handwriting to build a strong foundation in the language.
• Notes to support the teacher (or guardian) on writing pedagogy.
• Digital resources in the form of audios for key concepts. These are available via QR code.
LAUGHING THROUGH THE MADNESS – ...
Book Title: Laughing Through the Madness – A Satirical Survival Guide to the Kenyan Workplace
Author: Dr. Patricia Atieno Kariaga (PhD)
Welcome to the hilarious, heartbreaking, and all-too-familiar world of the Kenyan workplace.
In Laughing Through the Madness, Dr. Patricia Atieno Kariaga takes readers on a satirical rollercoaster through the highs, lows, and downright absurd moments of office life in Kenya. Whether you're dodging toxic bosses, attending never-ending “urgent” meetings, or surviving malfunctioning printers and mysterious HR memos, this book is your relatable companion in the chaos.
With laugh-out-loud anecdotes, clever social commentary, and sharp wit, this guide offers both therapy and truth for anyone who’s ever had to “just sign here” without reading the fine print. It exposes the unspoken rules, silent wars, office politics, and emotional landmines that Kenyan workers navigate daily ; all while pretending everything is “fine.”
Perfect for employees, bosses, job seekers, interns, and even the office tea lady, this book is not just comedy ; it’s survival. Prepare to laugh, nod, and maybe cry a little as you see yourself, your colleagues, and your workplace exposed in the most hilarious way possible.