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Raila Odinga: An Enigma in Kenyan Pol...
Raila Amolo Odinga was the main opposition candidate in the disputed 2007 presidential election. Following a post-electoral crisis that resulted in the deaths of 1,500 people and the displacement of 600,000 more, Odinga took office as Prime Minister, at the head of a national unity government, in April 2008. He has played a key role in the modern political life of Kenya. This timely biography gives an overview of politics in Kenya over the last sixty years, and traces Raila's role in them.
The author is a political scientist who seeks to explain and assess Raila's political life. He covers background about the Luo, Raila's background and inheritance as the son of a prominent political leader, the one-party state by fiat, the failed coup, detention, exile & return, cooperation with KANU, the Rainbow Alliance, Kibaki's succession in 2002, Raila as a Minister.
An epilogue gives verbatim extracts from many of those interviewed, including Raila himself. Babafemi Badejo is a political scientist and lawyer, a past University senior lecturer from Nigeria, and worked from Nairobi for a decade. "His achievement is to render accessible both the complex political history of Kenya and the personal story of one of the most influential and controversial actors on the contemporary Kenyan political scene. "Raila Odinga: An Enigma in Kenyan Politics" is an excellent introduction for the uninitiated to the complex landscape of Kenyan politics." - Dr.
Jeremy Matam Farrall, University of Tasmania, Australia "The quest for democracy in Kenya is illuminated by this empathetic account of the travails of an intrepid politician." Richard L. Sklar, Emeritus Professor, University of California Los Angelos "Raila Odinga is a poster politician in Kenya, and, indeed, in any African country.
Given the crisis of political leadership in Africa and the burning quest for alternative political leadership on the continent, Raila Odinga's biography provides an interesting case study that in part provides for for serious thought on both issues." Dr. Willy Mutunga, former Executive Director, Kenya Human Rights Commission. "I found this book very absorbing, and a sympathetic portrayal of an African post-independence leader from an African perspective.
As such, I think it is of great interest." David Stephen, former Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Somalia and later Guinea-Bissau
Amandla: Born of the First Congo War ...
"Amandla: Born of the First Congo War" is a journey through the 1996-1997 Congo war as experienced by a young Congolese at an early stage of his childhood.
The tale depicts a story of naïve adventure covered in childhood bliss and leading to a first-time encounter with a world of violence and armed conflict. It also paints the birth of a humanitarian and a proud global citizen, an advocate for peace and humanism: proof that chaos carries the seed of order. It is a story of millions of others like the author who are trying to serve humanity despite their tragic pasts.The Sinister Trophy by John Kiriamiti
Written by the author of the popular Son of Fate, this follow-up story tells of Adams Wamathina, better known as Son of Fate, who is searching for a trophy which other parties will stop at nothing to get.
The action takes place in Nairobi and Tanzania and Son of Fate finds himself involved with car chases and murder as he becomes embroiled in the chase.
When the Body Says No by Gabor Mate
Can a person literally die of loneliness? Is there such a thing as a ""cancer personality""? Drawing on scientific research and the author's decades of experience as a practicing physician, this book provides answers to these and other important questions about the effect of the mind-body link on illness and health and the role that stress and one's individual emotional makeup play in an array of common diseases.
Explores the role of the mind-body link in conditions and diseases such as arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, IBS, and multiple sclerosis
Draws on medical research and the author's clinical experience as a family physician
Includes The Seven A's of Healing-principles of healing and the prevention of illness from hidden stress
Shares dozens of enlightening case studies and stories, including those of people such as Lou Gehrig (ALS), Betty Ford (breast cancer), Ronald Reagan (Alzheimer's), Gilda Radner (ovarian cancer), and Lance Armstrong (testicular cancer)
An international bestseller translated into fifteen languages, When the Body Says No promotes learning and healing, providing transformative insights into how disease can be the body's way of saying no to what the mind cannot or will not acknowledge.
Give me my Mountain By Esther Muchemi
Brief Summary
The story behind Esther’s success
Esther Muchemi’s efforts to set up one of Kenya’s most successful businesses has seen her nominated and won several business awards across the continent as well as across the globe.
Esther Muchemi is one of the most successful businesswomen in Kenya. Her journey to the top started some 18 years ago when she founded Samchi Telecom to sell airtime as the mobile revolution was just about to sweep the country in 2000.
Samchi Telecom was first honoured as the top M-Pesa agent by Safaricom in 2009. The company has severally been ranked as top airtime dealer for Safaricom in subsequent years.
It’s also important to note that Samchi was the pioneer M-Pesa dealer when the mobile money was invented. M-Pesa was piloted at Samchi for six months before it was rolled out. Esther Muchemi was the first to transact with M-Pesa in Kenya holding the till number 0001.
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Brief Summary
It's no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 2 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light.
In the first chapter, Tolle introduces readers to enlightenment and its natural enemy, the mind. He awakens readers to their role as a creator of pain and shows them how to have a pain-free identity by living fully in the present. The journey is thrilling, and along the way, the author shows how to connect to the indestructible essence of our Being, "the eternal, ever-present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and death."
Featuring a new preface by the author, this paperback shows that only after regaining awareness of Being, liberated from Mind and intensely in the Now, is there Enlightenment.
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ISBN:9781577314806
Author:Eckhart Tolle
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
Leadership is not about titles, status, and wielding power. A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for recognizing the potential in people and ideas, and has the courage to develop that potential.
When we dare to lead, we don’t pretend to have the right answers; we stay curious and ask the right questions. We don’t see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power becomes infinite when we share it with others. We don’t avoid difficult conversations and situations; we lean into vulnerability when it’s necessary to do good work.
But daring leadership in a culture defined by scarcity, fear, and uncertainty requires skill-building around traits that are deeply and uniquely human. The irony is that we’re choosing not to invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders at the exact same time as we’re scrambling to figure out what we have to offer that machines and AI can’t do better and faster. What can we do better? Empathy, connection, and courage, to start.
Four-time #1 New York Times bestselling author Brené Brown has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives, and the past seven years working with transformative leaders and teams spanning the globe. She found that leaders in organizations ranging from small entrepreneurial startups and family-owned businesses to nonprofits, civic organizations, and Fortune 50 companies all ask the same question:
How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture?
In this new book, Brown uses research, stories, and examples to answer these questions in the no-BSstyle that millions of readers have come to expect and love.
Brown writes, "One of the most important findings of my career is that daring leadership is a collection of four skill sets that are 100 percent teachable, observable, and measurable. It’s learning and unlearning that requires brave work, tough conversations, and showing up with your whole heart. Easy? No. Because choosing courage over comfort is not always our default. Worth it? Always. We want to be brave with our lives and our work. It’s why we’re here.”
Whether you’ve read Daring Greatly and Rising Strong or you’re new to Brené Brown’s work, this book is for anyone who wants to step up and into brave leadership.
Dust by Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor
From a breathtaking new voice, a novel about a splintered family in Kenya—a story of power and deceit, unrequited love, survival and sacrifice.
Odidi Oganda, running for his life, is gunned down in the streets of Nairobi. His grief-stricken sister, Ajany, just returned from Brazil, and their father bring his body back to their crumbling home in the Kenyan dry lands, seeking some comfort and peace.
But the murder has stirred memories long left untouched and unleashed a series of unexpected events: Odidi and Ajany’s mercurial mother flees in a fit of rage; a young Englishman arrives at the Ogandas’ house, seeking his missing father; a hardened policeman who has borne witness to unspeakable acts reopens a cold case; and an all-seeing Trader with a murky identity plots an overdue revenge.
In scenes stretching from the violent upheaval of contemporary Kenya back through a shocking political assassination in 1969 and the Mau Mau uprisings against British colonial rule in the 1950s, we come to learn the secrets held by this parched landscape, buried deep within the shared past of the family and of a conflicted nation.
Here is a spellbinding novel about a brother and sister who have lost their way; about how myths come to pass, history is written, and war stains us forever.
FROM THE VILLAGE TO THE BOARDROOM: A ...
FROM THE VILLAGE TO THE BOARDROOM: A Journey of Purpose, Power, and Legacy
At 19, Mary Wangari left her quiet village in Nyeri with a small suitcase and big dreams—but a near-missed bus stop almost changed everything. That moment came to mirror her life’s journey: full of detours, lessons, and unexpected turns. From humble beginnings, she rose to become a lawyer and later a key executive in one of Africa’s most remarkable banking transformations.
In this heartfelt memoir, Mary reveals that leadership isn’t about perfection but courage in uncertainty, resilience in failure, and wisdom in fear. Her story moves from dusty village paths to Nairobi’s polished boardrooms, showing how setbacks can become stepping stones. From the Village to the Boardroom is both her story and an invitation—to see your own path as one of purpose, growth, and endless possibility.
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From dusty village roads to global boardrooms, Mary Wangari's journey shows that with courage, faith, and purpose, every detour can lead to destiny.
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“Mary's remarkable achievements were all done with her trademark big smile, even through her most challenging days. If leadership means anything, it is to use our brief turn at the wheel to widen someone else's horizon-and to do it with discipline, with grace, and with the joy of refilling the glass”
– Sunny Bindra
Maasai Warrior to Statesman by Moses ...
Moses Ole Marima, a young boy born into the warrior traditions of the Maasai, is selected by the colonial authorities, against his family's wishes, to enroll in a village school in pre-independent Kenya. What follows is an education journey that took Ole Marima from a life of herding cattle to the historic JFK Student airlift to study in America. When he came back, he became an MP, at only 29 years old, and served his people as a fearless protector of Maasai rights and cultural heritage. Here is a story of courage, leadership, and the determination to succeed against all odds.
Five Fingers by Robert Mwangi, MBA
THE ONE WHO GOT AWAY and other stor...
Barika believed he was the perfect husband—a good man in a marriage that had simply lost its spark. But when his wife, Wango, became a shadow of the vibrant woman she once was, Barika’s love faded, replaced by contempt. Her tired eyes, worn-out body, and endless responsibilities disgusted him, fuelling his bitterness and igniting a cycle of emotional abuse he refused to acknowledge. Her laughter irritated him, her body repulsed him, and in his mind, she was to blame for everything that had gone wrong. But what he refused to see was the damage he was causing, slowly breaking her spirit with his emotional abuse
In The One Who Got Away, Barika looks back on the moment everything fell apart—the night Wango finally decided to leave. Arrested and forced to confront the truth, Barika realizes the depths of his cruelty and manipulation. As the shorn of his mask "nice guy" crumbles, he must ask himself: Is it too late to change, or has the one woman who could save him slipped through his fingers forever?
A powerful and introspective story of resentment, control, and the consequences of emotional abuse, The One Who Got Away offers a gripping look at a broken marriage from the eyes of the abuser—and the devastating cost of letting love turn to bitterness.
The One Who Got Away and Other Stories
This book is more than just one tale. It’s a collection of 11 raw, emotional, and gripping stories drawn from real-life experiences. Each story dives into the lives of people who loved deeply, only to be betrayed, broken, and scarred. From those who lost their lives to abusive partners, endured toxic marriages, and faced soul-crushing jobs, to those trapped in the suffocating grip of toxic families and relationships—these are stories of unimaginable pain and, sometimes, survival.
Some of these individuals managed to break free, emerging stronger and braver, their triumphs shining as beacons of hope. Others were not as fortunate, their stories serving as haunting reminders of how love, control, and silence can destroy lives forever.
This collection is a heart-wrenching journey through the resilience of the human spirit, the power of choice, and the terrible cost of staying silent. Every page lingers, weaving unforgettable tales of love, survival, and that fragile line between hope and despair. Once you open this book, it’s impossible to walk away unchanged.
THE ACT by Brian Olago
The day John meets Daisy, his life takes a different turn. Her alluring curves sweeps him off his feet. What follows are moments of hot romance and undeniably good sex.
Daisy and her friend Winnie give him a taste of making fast money. He drops the boring writing career and is fully recruited for operations outside the country, even when he never planned on getting involved.
Now he must wage a war against Malik after he is charged with killing Daisy and the Hotel attendant. Will he be imprisoned for crimes he didn’t commit?
BENNY AND GRIFFIN by Bill Kinaro
A invigorating book that leads you deep into the jungle, showing you a battle between two countries. A war, the WAR. Get to see the story unfold in first persona as Benny and his brother Griffin find themselves in the middle of it all, fighting for their flag. Will they conquer? How much will it take? Are they ready to pay the price?
Ophelia by Sandra Nekh
Explore the enigmatic world of 'Ophelia,' a dark and captivating psychological thriller by Kenyan author Sandra Nekh. Immerse yourself in a chilling experiment set in the shadows of Nairobi, where the boundaries of human ethics are tested. Sandra Nekh's 'Ophelia' masterfully weaves science, psychology, corporate conspiracy, and lust into a narrative that delves into the deepest recesses of the human mind. Uncover the mysteries of manipulation and the blurred lines between reality and hallucination in this gripping adult fiction novel.
Kitabu B2: Safari ya Mbugani
One Saturday, Baba takes the family on a trip to the park. Jasiri, Zuri and Toto are excited. There is so much to see. What adventures will Jasiri, Zuri and Toto have in the park?
This book is ideal for young readers between six and seven years of age or in Grade 2.
This story promotes Collaboration as a key value and the CBC competency of Critical Thinking and Problem solving.
Book C2: The Big Fight
It is Saturday morning. Jasiri’s colour pencils are missing. Who has taken them? And who took Zuri’s crayons? Did Toto take them? Oh, no! Who started The Big Fight?
This book is ideal for young readers between seven and eight years of age or in Grade 3.
This story promotes empathy, responsibility, respect as key values and the CBC competencies of Critical Thinking and Problem solving.