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BITS OF MY LIFE by Ephantus Mwenda
He had a simple plan: leave the village, make his fortune in Nairobi, and return to marry Connie, the love of his life.
In the sprawling, unforgiving streets of Nairobi, honest work is a slow path to nowhere. When a charismatic and dangerous gangster named Jim offers him a shortcut, Bob is seduced by the promise of fast money and the power it brings. He becomes the ghost in the machine—the bank's trusted, innocent-faced messenger boy by day, the inside man for a ruthless robbery crew by night.
The deeper he sinks into the city's criminal underworld, the further he drifts from the man Connie believes him to be.
Just as he's about to lose himself completely, a ghost from home arrives with earth-shattering news: Bob is a father. Now, he has a new reason to escape, a real future to fight for. He plans one last, massive heist—the score that will set him free and send him home.
But in a world where the only rule is every man for himself, can you rob your way to redemption? Or is the price of a future with her the cost of his soul?
THE SINS OF NAMES (Foreword by Prof. ...
A Battle for the Soul of a Nation
Imagine a vibrant yet deeply scarred corner of contemporary Kenya - Watu County - where the gleaming towers of Watu City cast long, deceptive shadows over neglected rural landscapes. This is the stage for "THE SINS OF NAMES," a searing, pulse-pounding novel that rips open the dark underbelly of political greed, corporate malfeasance, and human rights abuses.
At its heart lies a profound question: What happens when the very "names" – individuals, institutions, and even abstract concepts like power and profit – conspire to sin against humanity? And who will rise to challenge them?
Meet Governor Joshua, a charismatic yet ruthless political titan, whose influence extends like a dark tendril from his opulent office, orchestrating a vast network of corruption, from siphoned public funds laundered through a church, to predatory land grabs, and even the silencing of dissent through unspeakable violence. His inner circle, a chilling ensemble of enforcers and complicit officials, believes him untouchable.
But a new generation is rising. Diana Donald, a tenacious investigative journalist, channels her personal grief and a burning desire for justice into Double D Expressions, her digital platform. Alongside her, a diverse coalition emerges: Aisha, the brilliant tech activist whose data visualizations turn whispers into digital screams; Juma, the passionate grassroots organizer from the rural interior; and Liban Nguyo, the incorruptible DCI head, whose arrival sends shivers down the spines of the corrupt. Their individual battles, sparked by a father's fight against a fraudulent insurance giant and the brutal murder of a colleague, converge into a singular, electrifying crusade.
"THE SINS OF NAMES" is more than a story; it's an unflinching exposé of power, a heart-wrenching testament to loss, and a breathtaking saga of triumph. It's a novel where personal vendettas ignite public crusades, where love blossoms amidst chaos, and where every twist and turn reveals the terrifying depths of human depravity, juxtaposed against the indomitable spirit of those who dare to fight for truth and accountability.
With a powerful foreword by the one and only Prof. PLO Lumumba, this novel is not to be missed!
THE PUPPET PROTOCOL by Ephantus Mwenda
The President is a puppet. The nation, his stage. And the strings? They lead to the deepest, darkest corners of power, where corruption is absolute, and dissent is met with the cold kiss of a bullet. When a celebrated Chief Justice is brutally murdered for daring to expose the rot, a fractured, desperate resistance ignites. Led by the enigmatic Commander, Imani Kariuki, and her loyal, lethal Protector, Kito Mwamba, they embark on a suicide mission: to uncover a confession that could either free their country or plunge it into an irreversible abyss of civil war.
But the architect of this tyranny, President Sikamoo, wields "the Hammer"-the sadistic Scar Maluki, a man who knows no limits, no mercy, and who delights in turning hope to ash. From the blood-soaked streets of Nairobi to the chilling silence of torture chambers, every whisper is a risk, every shadow a threat. As the clock ticks down, loyalties shatter, betrayals fester, and the line between hero and villain blurs. This isn't just a fight for justice; it's a desperate, no-holds-barred struggle for the very breath of a nation, where the only prize is survival, and failure means a final, bloody silence.
A Heart of Feathers: A story about lo...
Azi's biggest hero has always been her Papa. Together, they dream up all the places they'll visit one day.
But when Papa is gone, Azi's heart feels too heavy to carry. So she makes a bold plan: she'll build herself a heart as light as a feather, so any sadness can simply float away.
But a heart that can't feel sadness can't feel joy either. Can Azi find her way back to her real heart, and all the feelings that make her whole?
1st Day of Forty by Juma Namlola
He lied to his wife about where he was going. By the end of the weekend, he was a murder suspect.
James Kenge tells his wife, Sandra, that he is going to Naivasha for a three-day work assignment. Instead, he boards the SGR train to Mombasa with Esther, a woman he has known online for three months.
Kenge and Esther are looking forward to a weekend together in Nyali. But after an argument, Kenge leaves their Airbnb apartment to cool down. When he returns later that night, Esther is dead, a kitchen knife lying on her body.
Kenge has a great deal to explain. He lied to his wife, kept the affair secret and was the last known person to be with Esther before her death. The police have reason to suspect him, and his arrest exposes his private life to public scrutiny.
Back in Nairobi, Sandra must confront the consequences of her husband's betrayal. His actions have put their family, their finances and the life she has worked hard to build at risk. She has no intention of forgiving him simply because he may be innocent of murder. But neither does she want to accept an answer without knowing the facts.
She hires private investigator Ben Chale to examine the case independently. As Ben investigates Esther's final hours, he encounters unanswered questions, conflicting accounts and people whose connections to the dead woman deserve closer attention.
Did Kenge commit murder, or has the investigation overlooked something that changes everything?
1st Day of Forty is a crime thriller about infidelity, murder and the search for the truth behind a death that changes several lives.
The Hidden Truths Of Tomorrow
A story of falling, rising, and the hidden truths life only teaches you tomorrow.
If you have ever felt stuck, betrayed, or like you have fallen short, this book is for you.
A powerful inspirational story from a man who had given up on his dreams. A story about pain, hope, and the truths we only learn tomorrow when it seems to late but like they say"Better late than never".
BALLOT FOR THE BULLET: A PLAY BY HILL...
The Ballot for the Bullet is a reflection of the fragile line that exists between democracy and chaos, between hope and destruction, and between choice and consequence.
This play was inspired by the recurring reality in many African societies where elections, meant to symbolize peace, unity, and progress, often become catalysts for division and violence. In such moments, the youth—who should be the architects of tomorrow—are frequently turned into instruments of destruction by those in power.
Through the character of Kamau, I explore the internal conflict faced by many young people: the struggle between survival and integrity, between influence and independence, and between silence and truth. His journey is not just personal—it is symbolic of a generation caught between aspiration and manipulation.
The use of Kiswahili alongside English reflects the authentic voice of Kenyan society. Language in this play is not merely a tool of communication but a carrier of identity, emotion, and cultural truth. The blending of the two languages mirrors the lived realities of the characters and enhances the emotional depth of key moments.
This play does not seek to provide easy answers. Instead, it challenges the audience to reflect:
At what point does a citizen become responsible for the actions of their leaders?
When does silence become complicity?
And ultimately—when faced with the choice between the ballot and the bullet—what will we choose?
It is my hope that this work will spark dialogue, encourage critical thinking, and inspire a generation to choose courage over fear, and truth over convenience.
SON OF THE SOIL: A PLAY BY HILLARY SH...
Son of the Soil stands within the long tradition of political theatre that interrogates the relationship between power, morality, and the aspirations of ordinary people. The play employs allegory, memory, and dramatic confrontation to examine the difficult transition from liberation struggle to political authority. In doing so, it raises profound questions about leadership, accountability, and the fragile nature of revolutionary ideals.
At the center of the drama is Raa-Ee-Lah, a character whose life represents the moral arc of many political movements. Beginning as a figure shaped by idealism and the teachings of his father, Jaduong, he grows into a leader confronted by the complex realities of governance and political survival. Through this journey, the play explores a recurring historical paradox: those who once fought to dismantle systems of oppression often find themselves navigating and sometimes reproducing those very structures.
The dramatic structure of Son of the Soil moves fluidly between memory, reflection, and confrontation. The presence of ancestral voices and symbolic dialogue creates a layered narrative that blends personal history with collective experience. This technique situates the play within a broader tradition of postcolonial theatre in which the stage becomes a space for examining the unfinished project of liberation.
Students approaching this text should consider several thematic questions:
• How does the play portray the transformation of revolutionary ideals over time?
• What role do memory and generational voices play in shaping political identity?
• In what ways does the drama critique the relationship between leaders and the people they claim to represent?
• Can the moral authority of liberation struggles survive the realities of state power?
By framing political conflict within a deeply human narrative, Son of the Soil invites readers and audiences to reflect not only on particular historical experiences but also on the universal challenge of preserving justice and accountability in positions of authority. Ultimately, the play reminds us that the struggle for freedom does not end with victory; it continues in the everyday choices made by those entrusted with power
ECHOES OF THE RIFT BY HILLARY SHIKOKOTI
Echoes of the Rift is a contemporary Kenyan novel that explores the enduring influence of ethnic identity, inherited prejudice, political division, love, and the search for national belonging. Set primarily in Murang’a, Siaya, and Nairobi, the novel follows Wanjiku, a young Kikuyu woman from Murang’a, and Otieno, the son of a Luo chief from Siaya, whose lives converge at the University of Nairobi. Raised within families that preserve strong cultural identities and memories of historical grievances, both characters initially inherit deeply rooted perceptions about the “other” community. Their encounter, friendship, and eventual love challenge the boundaries imposed upon them by family expectations, cultural traditions, and political narratives. As their relationship develops, the university becomes a microcosm of Kenya’s wider ethnic and political landscape. Wanjiku and Otieno confront the tension between cultural loyalty and national citizenship while navigating student politics, leadership struggles, corruption, manipulation, and ethnic mobilization. Their experiences expose how historical memories and political interests can transform legitimate community concerns into division and suspicion. The novel also examines the role of education, dialogue, youth leadership, civic responsibility, and technology in challenging inherited stereotypes and promoting social cohesion. The narrative moves beyond a conventional love story to interrogate the psychological and social consequences of inherited ethnic divisions. Through Wanjiku’s “Truth Echoes” platform and Otieno’s evolving understanding of leadership, the protagonists gradually transform personal adversity into a broader commitment to justice, accountability, inter-ethnic dialogue, and national unity. Their journey demonstrates that cultural identity and national belonging need not be mutually exclusive, while acknowledging that reconciliation is neither immediate nor complete. Ultimately, Echoes of the Rift presents Kenya as a nation whose historical divisions continue to echo across generations but whose future can be shaped through critical reflection, inclusive leadership, truth, justice, and deliberate efforts to build bridges across difference. The novel invites readers, particularly young people, to question inherited narratives, preserve cultural heritage without weaponizing identity, and imagine a more cohesive and inclusive Kenya.
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Death in the Government House by Fr A...
A Revolution Brews
In the heart of Bũtiama, a nation teetering on the edge of ruin, President Benito’s opulent reign is about to come to an end, and with it corruption, oppression, and broken promises.
A Hero Emerges
Kímoreno, a young patriot forged in the fires of injustice, ignites a rebellion to reclaim his country’s glory. Alongside his steadfast wife Ciantúku, eloquent ally Deonisia, and loyal friend Yeomen, they storm gilded halls of the government house, where portraits of past tyrants loom over a crumbling legacy.
A Tragic End
From the rubble of the fallen republic, the people rise, while Kímoreno’s triumph is the beginning of his end before he sees the dawn he fought for.
Prisoners of State
Word Symphony II – Lenjo Maza
Word Symphony II picks up the baton from the first collection Word Symphony I by Lenjo Maza. It expands the composition into a bolder, more urgent movement. Sifting through the noise of a chaotic world, from 20,000 Fools to the Land of My Fathers, this collection wrestles with identity, heritage, and the universal search for truth. It contemplates in 200 Years Later and confronts the Greyish areas of being, eventually seeking to answer that itch in What Door?
The Iron Snake – Lenjo Maza
“... crosses our lands, from the lake of salt to the lands of the great lake to quench its thirst."
The Nandi seer, Kimnyolei predicted the coming of the "Lunatic Express" over a hundred years ago.
Thousands died toiling to build it. Twenty-nine devoured by the man-eater lions at Tsavo.
The railway still crosses the land. Its thirst remains still very much unquenched. In the sun-baked valley of Bomani, the railway is more than just iron and gravel, it is the restless artery slicing through the red earth, carrying the wealth of the outside world while leaving the local people in its dust.
For twelve-year-old Ada, the railway bridge is a secret sanctuary, a place to map the world alongside her teacher’s lessons and ancient prophecies. For Mwawuda, a tired police officer weary of twenty-four years under an unyielding system, the outpost is a quiet refuge from a world that broke his ambitions. And for Msee wa Nduthi, a hardened stage rider desperate for a way out of the dust, the tracks represent the dangerous line between survival and ruin.
Princess Heir by Tima Hiba
Is deceit a king’s greatest weapon—or his downfall?
For generations, a dark and shadowy enemy has terrorized the kingdom of Gaina in secret. Now, that darkness is tightening its hold. Lano, the King of Gaina, is desperate to keep the truth buried—just as his forefathers did before him.
But his daughter, Nola, can sense the rot beneath the surface. Determined to uncover the mystery, she begins to pull at the threads of her father’s lies. When the truth finally emerges, it will do more than test a kingdom. It will determine if Lano and Nola’s fragile bond can survive the weight of the past.
In a land built on secrets, sometimes the light is more dangerous than the dark.
Series note: This is Book 2 in The Gainans Series.
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Sibi’s Adventures in Alahtene
Meet Sibi, a vivacious, smart, and audacious girl who leaves the comforts of her coastal town and parents to live with Ndih, her granny in the village of Alahtene. Sibi’s integration into village life is swift and adventurous, aided by the ever-soothing supervision of her equally gallant grandmother and teenage uncle, Ajuenekoh. Recounted from the first person, we follow Sibi’s adventures in school, church, neighbourhoods, the rivers, hills and forests of Alahtene, its buzzy market and most significantly, around Ndih’s fireside. Set in the early 1960s, Sibi’s Adventures in Alahtene bubbles with dozens of breathtaking stories about the intrigues of adult life and childhood in a rural community rapidly integrating into a newly formed African country.