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Olonana Ole Mbatian ( Makers of Kenya...
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Olonana ole Mbatian, popularly known as Lenana, was one of the most outstanding Masai and Kenyan leaders, African chief and Laibon (prophet/visionary), whose life spanned the second half of the nineteenth, and the first decade of the twentieth centuries.
He lived through and influenced a crucial period in Kenya's history: when the Masai were engaged in nation building, there was competition for leadership, land, people, livestock, wealth and power; and when European intrusions, which were becoming ever more intensive, were shaping Kenya's colonial culture and economy. This is a balanced and critical study of an individual's biography, and historical context.
It analyses for example to what extent Olonana's relationship with the colonialists influenced colonial policy on pastoralism; the devastating effects of colonial policy on pastoralism; and why the Masai shunned westernism, education and trade in favour of traditional pastoralism, and the position of Olonana on these issues. It considers popular perceptions of Olonana as a champion of Masai cultural heritage; and assesses his achievements and legacy. This is a concise biography of a key figure in Masai history, about whom little has been written, which serves well as a general introduction to the history and key figures of the period.
Sweet Pains by George Oduor
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Nadia had always wished to get an education and be somebody in life. When a stepmother she never met, Amala appeared with news of her going to the city, Nadia knew her dream had come to pass, for Amala promised just that. But Nadia did not know she was a victim of an avenge mission and human trafficking network led by Gael, her interesting mistress who turns out Nadia's greatest tormentor and mother of Kaso, the man she loves the most.
Flowering Hunger by George Oduor
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When ambitious project manager Ratego got a job in a remote district, he knew his dream of changing the lives of deprived communities had come to pass.
The peasant farmers were happy, no more hunger, and Ratego built a niche in his career. But hell broke loose when an investor appeared and ordered farmers to vacate the project land in favor of flower mega-investment.
Ratego must act to save the poor farmers and his credibility on trial. He gangs up with the peasants led by the tough-minded Rosa and dives into a crusade against the land grab. In the face of the unfamiliar territory of power politics and betrayal, who can Ratego trust? Murderous men are after his life. An influential government Minister is out to crush and cut any dissenting voice. Yet the stakes are too high and, retreating not an option for Ratego and his band of unsung heroes.
Abunuwasi by Gado Swahili Edition
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Full color comic book in Swahili. This 32-page book is a cartoon rendering of three traditional folk tales from the Swahili tradition of the East African coast. Abunuwasi is a character from the "trickster" tradition of African folklore: he finds ways to trick the greedy and the selfish and always wins, and every story has a moral. The stories are funny and clever and Tanzanians and Kenyans have grown up on them for generations.
Building Blocks for Institutional Tra...
Think. Aspire. Achieve by Madara Ogot
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Napoleon Hill was born October 26, 1883 and died on November 8, 1970, at age 87. Of his many books, Think and Grow Rich remains a top seller over 70 years after its publication in 1937. Hill's principles remain as timely as ever.
Think. Aspire. Achieve takes the key lessons from Hill’s book, repackages and presents them in a context more relevant for the 21st Century. Current concepts and schools of thought in corporate and personal success have been incorporated alongside contemporary
examples.
The book is presented as a call to action for you to decide on your life goals, have the right mental attitude, and take the necessary steps towards thinking and achieving them.
The Agony of Rejection by Sarah Kihu
Growing up in a humble, well-respected family, Anita and her family seemed to have it all. This was the case until one dreadful autumn when everything changed. Illness and misery befell the family all at once, leaving them wounded and brokenhearted.
The family suffered from rejection and bullying that led to scary outcomes. The journey was tough and lonely. Could they ever recover from the hate they faced?
Although the family was suffering as a whole, Anita was hit especially hard; faced with depression, heartbreak, and addiction, she felt abandoned by those she trusted and loved and for a long time saw no end to her despair. Could she find the heart to forgive them and maybe even forgive herself? Would she ever find the true love that she yearned for, or was she destined for loneliness?
Equality in Kenya’s 2010 Consti...
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"This book asks whether there is a coherent conception of equality in Kenya's 2010 Constitution and explores how competing and interrelated ideas of equality in it should be conceptualized, interpreted and applied. Making a significant contribution to the ongoing global conversations on the various understandings of equality, the book illuminates the many ways in which diverse equality guarantees clash, or are interrelated.
It also sets out principled approaches on how they can be coherently interpreted to address the myriad inequalities in Kenya. Taking a comparative approach, the book considers how other jurisdictions including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, India and Botswana have approached the conceptualization, interpretation and application of various equality concepts.
The book focuses on important issues such as: - transformative constitutionalism in relation to the interpretation of Kenya's 2010 Constitution; - expanding the list of enumerated grounds for non-discrimination; - affirmative action; - accommodating religious and cultural diversity versus gender equality; - the interrelation between socio-economic rights and status-based equality"--
Diary of a Clueless Farmer by Karen N...
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Discontented with the daily hustle of city life, twenty-eight-year-old Rosalyn Chege completely goes off the grid and buys a farm in the rustic village of Mukuyu in a bid to slow down and find her life’s purpose. The naive Rosalyn erroneously assumes that the village folk are a warm-hearted lot, unadulterated by the world’s vices unlike their city counterparts.
The quirky and sometimes laughable characters such as the alcohol imbibing farmhand Njaramba or the envious teacher Millicent Mwendwa often prove her wrong.Rosalyn quickly finds out that life in the village is anything but tranquil and undisturbed. In between playing midwife, a brief teaching and getting shot in the leg by a new found arch-rival, Rosalyn often finds hers hands full with everything but farming.
The dashing Dr Ezra Mchana, Mukuyu’s self proclaimed most eligible bachelor has his eyes set on Rosalyn. Their riveting romance is often faced with turbulent challenges but eventually love conquers all and after much soul searching, loss and triumph, Rosalyn finally finds her place not just in Mukuyu but in the world as a whole. Written in journal form, Diary Of A Clueless Farmer is a quintessential Kenyan story. The characters are a true reflection of Kenya’s society and its current trends. It is a classic story, laced with satire and good-natured humor where good triumphs and evil fails. It is a story of family, faith and hope.
What Does a Man Want? by Muthoni Liki...
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In this book, author Muthoni Gacharija Likimani explores with feeling the continuing struggle of women to come to grips with the demands of their men. Men are mysterious and inaccessible. Their irrepressible egoism drives the women to total despair and apathy. What should a woman do to understand her man?
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By purchasing this book you directly contribute to this effort by helping fund school literacy programs, and promote the writing and publication of great books from local authors everywhere.
Fighting Without Ceasing by Muthoni L...
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This is the autobiography of one of Kenya's foremost public figures and women role models, Muthoni Likimani. The subject has been a broadcaster, politician, teacher, actress and activist. Muthoni is also notable for having established Noni's Publicity, one of the first indigenously owned public relations firms in Africa. The narrative emphasizes the author's overriding concerns throughout her life with gender and race equality, human rights, religious faith and politics. An introduction is provided by Muthoni Wanyeki, Executive Director of the African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET).
WHISPER: The voice within by Fatma Mo...
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WHISPER is an inspirational self help book which gives a voice to our deepest unpleasant emotions like fear, despair and disappointment cocktailed in stories from the writer's personal life.
The writer addresses our inner turmoil and gives a voice to our deep seated scars in an attempt to help us understand ourselves better and start our journey to healing.
The writer also provides us with a guide to help in our endeavors in seeking our goals, skills like critical thinking, resilience, focus and several others she learnt throughout medical school.
Rafiki Man Guitar by Meja Mwangi
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Rafiki, an out-of-luck musician, turned bounty hunter and debt collector, volunteers to help a failing shopkeeper find his debtors and collect the money they owe him.
However, the mile long list of loan defaulters comprises of the town’s poorest residents, many of whom have changed their residences, their names and identities and gone underground.
Others will not part with the goods they got on credit, and will defend them with their lives. Moreover, Rafiki’s friends, and relatives are on the list, and so is the Chief, and he has the power to arrest and detain Rafiki without trial.
Mountain of Bones by Meja Mwangi
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The junior readers series has been designed to encourage reading for pleasure among upper primary school children. Wide and repeated reading of books in the series should enable pupils to automatically improve their written and spoken English.
Jimi the dog goes missing and Kariuki does not know where to look for him. Is it really safe to go to Majengo to look for him? Join Kariuki and Nigel in this exciting journey to the mountain of bones.
The Price of Living by Yusuf K Dawood
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'For those who make it to We top, there is the joy of good living.. There is also a price.
In his world of cut-throat competition and un-ethical dealings, Maina Karanja can judge success in two units only money and power. Power to live and love in style, and money to sustain that power. But then there are things also that no money can buy and no power can obtain. This Maina learns the hard way.
From Simple to Complex: The journey o...
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An autobiography of one of Kenya’s foremost scholars and medical researches, one time Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nairobi and a key figure in the search for a viable solution to HIV/AIDS in Kenya and Africa more widely.
He tells his account against the background of events and developments in Kenya’s history covering his early life and rural up bringing, his time as a medical practitioner and educator in the Kenyatta period, and his later role as an administrator in public life.