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Awuor Awuor by Anyango Nyanam, A Luo ...
Everyone wanted to marry Awuor Awuor, but no one could pass her clever test. Then came Ochilo. Handsome, charming, and seemingly wise, he succeeds where every other suitor has failed. Certain she has found the man of her dreams, Awuor Awuor leaves behind the only home she has ever known and begins the journey to her husband's village.
But Ochilo has a terrifying secret. His success was built on deception, and the man she married is not who he appears to be. As the truth unfolds, Awuor Awuor finds herself trapped in a strange and dangerous world where nothing is as it seems. Far from her family and surrounded by enemies, she must rely on her wit, courage, and determination to survive.
Will Awuor Awuor outsmart the darkness that awaits her, or will the strange land claim yet another victim?
Rooted in the rich oral storytelling traditions of the Luo people, Awuor Awuor is a captivating tale of love, deception, resilience, and the triumph of courage over fear. Narrated in simple Dholuo, it helps readers connect with their roots, appreciate their culture, and discover the timeless values passed down through generations.
Perfect for children from the age of 6 years, parents, teachers, and anyone passionate about learning the Luo language, and preserving African stories and cultural identity.
Awuor Awuor is more than a story, it's a connection to our roots.
IN THE ABSENCE OF PRESENCE A compilat...
The Road to Gwassi by Charlotte Onganga
The Road to Gwassi is a powerful journey through ancestry, memory, and identity. Charlotte Ong’ang’a traces her Abasuba lineage from Uganda to Gwassi, Kenya, uncovering the rich history of the Abasuba people. Blending oral history, cultural traditions, personal grief, and triumphant rediscovery, this memoir offers a heartfelt tribute to family, place, and the road that leads us home.
From tales of migration and resilience to stories of powerful Gwassi people and faith-filled legacies, The Road to Gwassi invites you to walk alongside Charlotte as she reclaims her roots and redefines what it means to belong.
Strange Light: Ler Mahia
In a world divided between the tradition-bound Innercity and the technologically advanced Outercity, Agina Akongo Odero stands at a crossroads. When an advanced matchmaking app pairs her with the charismatic Otiende Okomo Oneko, sparks fly, and Agina unexpectedly finds herself on a journey of love and self-discovery. As their relationship deepens, she must confront her fears, embrace her destiny, and make choices that will shape her future.
Strange Light weaves a tantalising blend of romance and sci-fi fantasy, exploring themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the courage to embrace one's true self. Set in a world filled with adventure, magic, and technology, the story delves into the dynamics of power and love within a context that is both familiar and fantastical. Perfect for fans of Black Speculative Fiction and those seeking a captivating love story with a twist, this novel promises to enchant and engage readers with its unique and powerful narrative.
Everything Has Wings by J.O Bernard
‘Everything Has Wings’, is a refreshing collection of poems in English and Lou by J.O. Bernard that dances gracefully through the highs and lows of life. With a blend of wit, and deep introspection, Bernard explores themes of love, religion, and death, creating a tapestry of words that is both poignant and entertaining.
Each poem is a little adventure, inviting readers to see the world through Bernard’s inquisitive eyes. His unique perspective transforms everyday experiences into extraordinary moments, making this anthology a delightful companion for those seeking a meaningful conversation and contemplation.
Camp In Between by Beatty Sheila Opanga
Camp in Between is a collection of six exhilarating stories, with various plots, set in various towns in Kenya, woven together by the author’s inventive use of Kenya’s many languages, her humorous wit, and fearless bluntness, majorly to ask one question, what makes a good parent?
Love within and without the bounds of morality addressed, and so is history and a little bit of Kenya’s constantly unstable style of government and where that might lead us.
The Men Do Not Eat Wings – A No...
Set in Kenya and spanning almost three centuries from the pre-colonial 1700s to the turbulent 1990s, The Men Do Not Eat Wings tells the intertwined stories of eight men from five generations of a Luo family: Nwanji, Oweh, Osewe, Ang’awa, Luka, Boro, Okello, and Sakawa. In 1999, one of them, Luka, a successful farmer and businessman in western Kenya, is brutally murdered.
A poor squatter on Luka’s farm is arrested and charged with committing the crime. But at Luka’s funeral, why does his widow seem to suggest that Luka might have done something that contributed to his death? The answer lies partly in Luka’s recent business dealings and the complicated relationships that underpinned them.
The answer also lies in Luka’s entanglement in sinister tribalistic political schemes that soon draw in his son, Sakawa, and his brother, Okello. But most of all, the answer lies in Luka’s family history and Luo culture – both of which are marked by male dominance, bravery, violence, ambition, and love.
Oral Literature of the Luo Luo Editio...
This is the sixth title in a series of titles focussing on the oral literary tradition of various East African ethnic groups - the Maasai, the Embu and the Mbeere amongst others - published by EAEP.
Okumba Miruka, particularly known for his contribution to oral literature in Kenya, sets out to contexualise his subject by first explaining about the Luo people and culture - from migratory patterns and economic activity to the concept of divinity, death, warfare and Luo cuisine and eating culture.
He then approaches the oral literature of the Luo through the genres of riddles, proverbs, poetry and narratives. For each genre, he offers a general introduction, notes on style, convention, performance and social function, and a wide range of samples, or 'primary texts' with commentaries.
A History of the Luo Speaking Peoples...
A history of the Luo speaking peoples of Eastern Africa.
In Africa, the past goes to the very origins of humanity. It continues until just before the scramble for Africa in the late 19th century.
Africa and Africans deserve to be known on their own terms, and to achieve this goal, we need to improve our understanding of what took place before colonialism rewrote many of life's rules.
We can do this best by studying how Africa was peopled; how different African population varieties developed; how the over 1400 languages spoken in Africa evolved; why occupation has been an important aspect of African perceptions of identity; why certain places were attractive, and how trade routes altered comparative value of places; and how in turn, trade fostered the development of more complex societies.