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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
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.
The Scattering by Lauri Kubuitsile
Against the backdrop of two of southern Africa's most brutal colonial wars at the dawn of the twentieth century, The Scattering traces the fates of two remarkable women whose paths cross after each has suffered the devastation and dislocation of war.
South-West Africa, 1904: When General Lothar von Trotha, military commander of the German colonial forces, issues the extermination order, the Herero people are forced to flee into the desert, seeking safety in British Bechuanaland. Tjipuka, a young Herero mother, escapes the massacre with her baby but is later captured and sent to work in the death camps of Lüderitz. There, she must find the courage - and the will - to survive against all odds.
The Transvaal, 1899: Riette's nursing ambitions are crushed when she is forced into marriage with an older neighbour. When he is taken captive and their farm is set ablaze under Britain's scorched-earth policy, she and his daughters must endure the horrors of the British concentration camps during the Second Anglo-Boer War.
A haunting and deeply moving historical novel, in which Kubuitsile weaves an unforgettable tale of loss, resilience and a powerful reminder of history's forgotten atrocities.
When The River Bends by Susan Gitari
What if the greatest bends in life become the beginning of your purpose?
When the River Bends is a captivating Kenyan novel that follows Wangui, a young woman whose life is forever changed by heartbreaking loss. As she navigates grief, poverty, love, ambition, and leadership, she discovers that resilience is forged in life’s darkest moments. Rich in emotion and inspired by the strength of the human spirit, this unforgettable story is a powerful reminder that even when life takes an unexpected turn, hope can still lead the way.
A moving story of courage, resilience, and the triumph of the human spirit.
Sifuna by Dora Okeyo
It's been 22 years since his Father was assassinated. Baoya, now in his mid-thirties decides to vie for a Senatorial position in the upcoming elections in his county. His decision and plan of action is backed by his childhood friend Sifuna. His actions spur a media frenzy on speculations as to what led to his Father's assassination.
WHAT WE DO IN THE QUIET
What We Do in the Quiet is a powerful and emotionally charged novel about the choices we make behind closed doors. Exploring love, identity, betrayal, and redemption, it reminds us that the hardest battles are often fought in silence—and that sometimes the greatest journey is finding your way back to yourself.
From Hope to Despair: The Betrayal of...
From Hope to Despair: The Betrayal of Kenya’s Educated Youth is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the struggles facing a generation that was taught to believe that education is the surest path to success.
Through the experiences of young graduates and job seekers, the book examines the widening gap between promise and reality in contemporary Kenya. It tells the story of ambitious young people who leave their villages and communities armed with degrees, skills, and dreams, only to encounter unemployment, underemployment, corruption, inequality, and a system that often seems stacked against them.
Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing nation, the book highlights the emotional and economic toll of broken expectations while celebrating the resilience, determination, and ingenuity of Kenya’s youth. It raises difficult questions about governance, education, opportunity, and social justice, challenging leaders and citizens alike to confront the barriers that prevent talented young people from realising their full potential.
Both a social commentary and a human story, From Hope to Despair is a compelling account of hope deferred, dreams tested, and the urgent need to create a future in which education once again serves as a bridge to opportunity rather than a pathway to frustration.
This book is essential reading for students, educators, policymakers, parents, and anyone concerned about the future of Kenya and the fate of its most valuable resource—its young people.
DisPlace: The Poetry of Nduka Otiono ...
The poems in this selection are drawn from Otiono's two published collections, Voices in the Rainbow, and Love in a Time of Nightmares, and the volume includes previously unpublished new poems. Peter Midgley’s introduction contextualizes Otiono’s work within the frame of physical and spiritual mobility, diaspora, and newer critical frames like Afropolitanism, attending to form as well as his political engagement. The volume concludes with an interview of the poet by Chris Dunton that touches on the nature of poetry, language loss, and diasporic identities.
Love in a Time of Nightmares: Poems b...
“How might we make music in a burning house? Love in a Time of Nightmares shows us how. Lacerating and lyrical, these songs are fragments out of a still raging storm whose other name is Nigeria. Tenderness knits despair and hope together in this daring collection, and the product is the ambiguity that must be the stance of all those who dare sing in the midst of an inferno.” —Ike Okonta, Department of Politics, University of Oxford, UK “Nduka Otiono’s excellent book begins a dialogue between Canadian poetics and the rich resources of Nigerian poetry…. Africa has much to teach us, and here is an ideal place to learn…. Come and listen. You will be enchanted.” —Bert Almon, poet and Professor, Department of English and Film Studies, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada “Only an accomplished poet can write these remarkable poems, haunting and enchanting songs in smooth-flowing lines. Love in a Time of Nightmares is definitely mature and exhilarating…a memorable collection. You can’t help but be mesmerized by these poems.” —Tanure Ojaide, poet and Frank Porter Graham Professor of Africana Studies, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, USA
Voices in the Rainbow: Poems by Nduka...
In Voices in the Rainbow, the poet-protagonist sees himself as the “griot of a threatened tradition.” The poems in this collection are therefore a heroic effort to rescue the ancestral oral tradition of bards and raconteurs from obsolescence by reinventing its tropes and techniques within the tradition of the written word. The use of musical accompaniment, of criers and choruses, and the resources and rhythms of song and chant as integral part of these poems lend them a multi-layered dimension which further reinforce the stylistic virtuosity displayed in the author’s earlier award-winning collection of short stories, The Night Hides with a Knife. The delight of the present volume is that it presents us with a palimpsest from which we can read back through contemporary poetic forms to an archaeology of the most ancient of poetic forms and devices. The range of voices extend from T.S. Eliot to Okigbo and a broad spectrum of new Nigerian poets. Poems take off from other poems, spiral into yet other poets to create a veritable symphony of voices as harmoniously blended as the colours of the rainbow.
The Awakening of Ebukani: The 55th st...
What if everything you thought you knew about power, wealth, and freedom was only part of the story?
In a fictional African nation on the brink of transformation, The Awakening of Ebukani follows the journey of young leaders who dare to question the systems shaping their world; and choose to change them.
This is not just a story. It is an awakening.
Why readers can’t put this book down
✔️ It rewires how you see power
Move beyond politics as elections and titles. Discover the deeper systems that truly shape nations, and your place within them.
✔️ It transforms how you think about money and wealth
Challenge conventional ideas of success and uncover what real economic independence means for individuals and nations.
✔️ It builds a new kind of leadership mindset
Through the journeys of Dumi and Nerima, experience leadership as it truly is; difficult, demanding, and deeply purposeful.
✔️ It exposes hidden systems without preaching
See how influence, control, and narratives operate in the real world; through a gripping story, not a lecture.
✔️ It strengthens identity with clarity; not blind belief
Engage with Africa’s past, present, and future in a way that is thoughtful, honest, and empowering.
✔️ It challenges your assumptions
Prepare to question everything; from education to governance to the unseen forces shaping society.
A story that stays with you
Set in the rising nation of Ebukani, this powerful novel blends storytelling, philosophy, and political insight into a page-turning experience that is both entertaining and deeply thought-provoking.
By the final page, you won’t just have followed a story, you will see the world differently.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
• African literature and political fiction
• Stories about leadership, power, and transformation
• Thought-provoking novels with real-world relevance
• Books that challenge conventional thinking
📘 Book Details
• Trim Size: 6 x 9 inches
• Length: 277 pages
• Format: Ideal for students, general readers, and intellectual audiences
This is more than a novel. It’s a shift in perspective.
If you’re ready to think differently, question deeply, and see clearly—
The Awakening of Ebukani is your next read.
A SEASON OF FOOLS BY CHARLES MWANGI
Kenya. A beautiful country, but blessed with an endless supply of fools.
This is a country where a man marries the most fertile woman in Africa and gets buried under a mountain of children; where a jackpot winner unwittingly plays God, a hustler fundraises for the burial of his amputated arm, and a special kind of coward offers up his family to save his own skin. Here, your neighbour openly prophesies your downfall, trees are mutineers, the dead are buried naked, and even the swindler gets swindled.
A beautiful country all the same. But drunk and wobbling, where everyone must either hang on or fall off.
A Season of Fools is a collection of satirical stories told by the fools themselves to other fools. Turn the pages, then, and meet your twin.
Broken Fences by Osare
Some walls protect. Others imprison the soul.
On the outskirts of a forgotten town, Yuda—a man whose greed has devoured mercy—builds fences so high they scrape the clouds. Behind them, he hides his empire of stolen land, broken bodies, and quiet crimes disguised as power.
When Caleb, a young man with a wounded past and a fierce sense of justice, crosses those forbidden gates, he awakens more than rebellion—he ignites a reckoning.
Now, as whispers of revolt spread through the scorched fields, every secret Yuda buried begins to claw toward the light. The fences that once protected him tremble with the weight of the truth.
A story of courage against corruption, Broken Fences uncoils with the tension of a storm about to break—where one boy’s defiance becomes the hammer that strikes the gates of tyranny.
The Outsider by Albert Camus
'My mother died today. Or maybe yesterday, I don't know.' In The Outsider (1942), his classic existentialist novel, Camus explores the alienation of an individual who refuses to conform to social norms. Meursault, his anti-hero, will not lie. When his mother dies, he refuses to show his emotions simply to satisfy the expectations of others. And when he commits a random act of violence on a sun-drenched beach near Algiers, his lack of remorse compounds his guilt in the eyes of society and the law. Yet he is as much a victim as a criminal. Albert Camus' portrayal of a man confronting the absurd, and revolting against the injustice of society, depicts the paradox of man's joy in life when faced with the 'tender indifference' of the world. Sandra Smith's translation, based on close listening to a recording of Camus reading his work aloud on French radio in 1954, sensitively renders the subtleties and dream-like atmosphere of L'Étranger. Albert Camus (1913-1960), French novelist, essayist and playwright, is one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. His most famous works include The Myth of Sisyphus (1942), The Plague (1947), The Just (1949), The Rebel (1951) and The Fall (1956). He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957, and his last novel, The First Man, unfinished at the time of his death, appeared in print for the first time in 1994, and was published in English soon after by Hamish Hamilton. Sandra Smith was born and raised in New York City and is a Fellow of Robinson College, University of Cambridge, where she teaches French Literature and Language. She has won the French American Foundation Florence Gould Foundation Translation Prize, as well as the PEN Book-of-the-Month Club Translation Prize.
Where We Hold Each Other by Alberta L...
Where We Hold Each Other is a moving novel about the quiet, transformative power of community and the healing that becomes possible when we allow ourselves to be held. Through the intertwined journeys of Leha, Tyashia, and the grounded men and women who surround them, the story explores vulnerability, mentorship, and the courage to rebuild a life.
Dreams Denied by James Karuga
Karara County citizens elect the charismatic, deceptive, snake-oil salesman Adonis Mwitu to be their governor, expecting development. But what they get after elections is a self-absorbed governor who institutes vanity white-elephant projects that do not benefit citizens. Hospitals, schools, and roads are falling apart, yet Mwitu's priority is to mass deworm citizens and encourage them to consume uninspected meat. Several fed-up citizens start conducting civil education, which enlightens oppressed citizens who depose Mwitu and jail him before his term is over. Karara County is hard reset, by citizens who embark on electing a development-minded governor who is not corrupt. As for Adonis Mwitu and his corrupt cronies, they are prosecuted and jailed as the Karara county citizens wanted.
Your Tomorrow Was Today: A Novel by O...
A powerful, emotionally resonant novel set between Lagos and Eastern Nigeria, exploring love, family, and the radical desire to remain child‑free in a patriarchal world — Perfect for readers of Tayari Jones, Brit Bennett, and Ayọ̀báyí Adébáyọ̀.
When Karen’s mother dies suddenly, the independent life she has built in Lagos begins to unravel. Returning home forces her to confront the family she fled—and the secrets she has kept even from herself.
Written in haunting, lyrical prose, Your Tomorrow Was Today follows Karen as she navigates grief, autonomy, and the cultural expectations that threaten to swallow her whole.
As old resentments resurface, Karen faces a crisis she can no longer outrun: she is pregnant, carrying a life she never imagined, entangled in an affair with a younger colleague, and her estranged sister Omo is gravely ill. Every choice she makes pulls her between duty and the fierce longing to define her own life.
In the midst of this turmoil, Karen finds unexpected refuge in The Women’s Group—a circle of bold, unflinching women who challenge her to reconsider what love, forgiveness, and freedom truly demand.
Your Tomorrow Was Today is a poignant feminist reckoning that unfolds through identity, memory, and the choices that shape us.