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Maisha Yangu na Baada ya Miaka Hamsin...
Maisha yangu na Baada ya Miaka Hamsini ni simulizi mbili za maisha ya Shaaban Robert katika maneno yake mwenyewe.
Simulizi ya kwanza inatuonyesha Shaaban Robert akiwa kijana mwenye nguvu na afya njema, mfanyakazi hodari na aliyejawa mshawasha wa kutenda mema. Baada ya miaka hamsini ni sehemu ya pili ya maisha yake, ambamo anazungumzia mambo mbalimbali ikiwemo kunyimwa kwake bima ya afya kutokana na kutopita vipimo, ushiriki wake katika kupigania uhuru na vilivile mwamko wake na hata kujikita na kutopea katika fani ya uandishi pamoja na changamoto alizokutana nazo.
Shaaban Robert anapata madhila ya kufiwa na mke wake wa kwanza. Upweke unachukua nafasi katika maisha yake na kuwa rafiki na mgeni wake wa kila siku. Upweke na mavune ya ulezi vinampa changamoto kubwa maishani.
Ndoa yake ya pili nayo haidumu, kwani mke wa pili naye anafariki. Wazo lake la kuoa linasakamwa na kupigwa vijembe na washairi wa pande zote toka bara mpaka pwani.
Maisha Yangu na Baada ya Miaka Hamsini ni safari ndefu ya mshairi Shaaban Robert, safari inayopitia zama zote tatu za historia ya Tanganyika. Ameishi chini ya ukoloni wa Wajerumani, uangalizi wa ukoloni wa Waingereza na na vilevile ameshiriki na Mwalimu Julius Nyerere kupigania na hatimae kupata uhuru wa Tanganyika. Hii ni safari yenye misukosuko na hila nyingi lakini yenye fanaka lukuki.
Wasifu wa Siti Binti Saad by Shaaban ...
Wasifu wa Siti Binti Saad kinaeleza maisha na safari ya Siti binti Saad, mwanamke wa kwanza kuimba Taarab jukwaani na kuwa Malkia wa kwanza wa muziki huo Afrika Mashariki.
Kielezo Cha Fasili by Shaaban Robert
Kufikirika by Shaaban Robert
Kufikirika ni nchi ya kufikirika tu. Haipatikani kwenye ramani wala haiwezi kuandikwa. Imezungukwa na Bahari ya Kufaulu, Milima ya Jitihada, Nchi ya Anasa na Nchi ya Majaribu. Njia ya kwenda huko hukanyagwa kwa fikra badala ya nyayo. Katika nchi hii ya ajabu, tunafuatilia hadithi ya mfalme mwenye nguvu na mali tele, lakini anayekumbwa na huzuni ya kutopata mrithi. Anatoa amri isiyo ya kawaida: waganga wa aina zote kutoka pembe zote za nchi waje kusaidia kutibu utasa wake na wa Malkia.
Katika simulizi hii ya kubuni yenye mizizi ya falsafa, Shaaban Robert anatufanya tutafakari kuhusu uongozi, thamani ya maisha, elimu, na wajibu wa jamii kwa pamoja. Hadithi hii ya kina inaeleza namna taifa linaweza kuangamia au kustawi kulingana na maamuzi ya viongozi wake na uhusiano wao na elimu, fikra huru, na ustawi wa jamii.
Uchu: Harakati za Willy Gamba Book 7...
“Umesikia George Foreman amerudi ulingoni na kutwaa ubingwa?” Chifu aliuliza.
“Sikusikia tu, nimeona kwenye Televisheni,” Willy Gamba alijibu.
“Basi nataka na wewe urudi ulingoni” Chifu alisema kwa kutabasamu huku akipaka mkate siagi.
Baada ya kufunga ndoa na mpenzi wa maisha yake, Willy Gamba anakuwa mtu mpya asiyetaka kujihusisha tena na purukushani zinazoweza kuhatarisha maisha yake na familia yake. Maamuzi yake hayo yanakosa nguvu pale anapolazimika kuwatolea uvivu viongozi wetu wa Kiafrika ambao wametawaliwa na tamaa ya kubaki kwenye madaraka ili wajilimbikizie utajiri, huku Waafrika wakizidi kudidimia katika dimbwi la umaskini na migogoro ya kisiasa.
Safari hii Willy Gamba anajikuta Rwanda, akitafuta ukweli wa vipi mamilioni ya wananchi waliuawa na wananchi wenzao huku Afrika na dunia wakiangalia bila kutoka msaada wowote.
Uzito wa suala hili unampelekea Willy Gamba kupambana na usaliti na ujahili wa kimataifa ambao uko tayari kuendeleza utawala wa mabavu ili tu maslahi ya watu wachache wenye ubinafsi yaweze kulindwa.
Kikosi cha Kisasi: Harakati Za Willy ...
Ni nani hasa anayewaua viongozi wa wapigania uhuru? Kwa nini wengi wa viongozi hawa wameuawa jijini Kinshasa kuliko mahali pengine popote Afrika?
Ili kukomesha vitendo hivi vya kijahili, Umoja wa Nchi Huru za Kiafrika (OAU) inakata shauri kuwasaka wauwaji hawa na kuwafagilia mbali. Willy Gamba, mpelelezi maarufu wa Afrika, anachaguliwa kuongoza kikosi cha wapelelezi wa Kiafrika kuwasaka.
Kinshasa, jiji linalosifika kwa starehe zake linageuka uwanja wa mapambano kati ya vijana wapiganaji shupavu wakiongozwa na Willy Gamba, na wapinga mapinduzi wakiongozwa na Kaburu Pierre Simonard.
Willy pamoja na kikosi chake wanalivamia jiji la Kinshasa kuhakikisha wanakomesha mauaji hayo. Ndipo patashika ambalo halijawahi kutokea barani Afrika linapoanza na kuliwasha moto jiji hili…
Kikomo: Harakati za Willy Gamba Book ...
Haikuwa kazi yake kujishughulisha na makosa ya jinai. Hivyo alishangaa kidogo Chifu alipomwamuru afuatilie tatizo la upungufu wa almasi. Isingekuwa kwa sura aliyoonyesha, angeweza hata kumjibu kuwa apeleke malalamiko yake kwa Kamishna wa Polisi au ampe uhamisho kwenda huko kama alikuwa hamhitaji katika idara yake.
Siku hiyo, Chifu alivaa sura ya kutisha na Willy Gamba hakuwa na la kufanya ila kukubali. Kulikuwa na ushahidi kwamba almasi zilizouzwa katika masoko ya nje zilikuwa chache sana kulinganisha na kiasi kilichokuwa kinachimbwa. Kwa nini iko hivyo!? hilo ndilo suala lililomsumbua sana Chifu.
Idara ya upelelezi wa makosa ya jinai imejitahidi bila mafanikio. Askari Polisi, Joel, amegusa chanzo cha uhalifu, akafa na uhalifu ukaendelea.
Chifu anamtuma mpelelezi Jack Mbwile, naye maiti yake inaokotwa ikielea katika Ziwa Victoria. Sasa jambo limekuwa zito na hakuna jinsi, lazima Willy Gamba ahusike…
Kufa na Kupona: Harakati za Willy Gam...
Nyaraka za siri zimeibiwa kutoka ofisi moja ya wapigania uhuru jijini Dar es Salaam. Serikali ya Tanzania inaingiwa na hofu kuwa nyaraka hizo zitaishia mikononi mwa adui na kuhatarisha maisha ya watu wengi wasio na hatia.
Kutokana na ishara maalumu inasadikiwa kuwa majasusi hao wamekimbilia jijini Nairobi. Mpelelezi nguli, Willy Gamba, anapewa kazi ya kuwatafuta popote walipo, kwa gharama yoyote na kuwapokonya nyaraka hizo. Kazi hiyo lazima ifanyike haraka kabla hawajaziuza kwa adui.
Muda unazidi kwenda na mapambano ya kuwasaka majasusi hao yanazidi kuwa makali na hakuna huruma. Pande zote zinapoteza watu muhimu. Wapelelezi, majasusi na raia wengine wasio na hatia wanauwawa.
Wakati wote huo Willy Gamba anaendelea na upelelezi wake mgumu na ndipo anapokutana na mrembo Lina. Lakini mrembo huyu yuko upande gani? Na Lulu je? Je Chifu yupo sahihi anapomwonya Willy Gamba asimwamini mwanamke yeyote mrembo?
Willy Gamba na wenzake wanabanwa vilivyo lakini hawana ruhusa ya kushindwa. Maisha ya wengi yanawategemea. Ni mapambano ya kufa na kupona, lakini wanawashindaje maadui wakali kama hawa?
38 Reflections on Mwalimu Nyerere
The novelty of this book lies in the individuals selected for interviews, the probing questions asked, and the quality of the conversations held. These exchanges led to the disclosure of details that would not normally have been known about Mwalimu. Each interviewee either worked closely with or lived alongside Mwalimu, providing unique insights and perspectives about him. This approach has evoked candid anecdotes that shape the chapters of this book.
“He detested senseless and unmitigated loss of human life. I recall his conversation with Mzee Abeid Amani Karume in 1964. Mwalimu told him, ‘Sheikh, now that your revolution has been successful, and you are in power, please do not kill people, don’t kill, please don’t kill.’ Karume responded, ‘Mwalimu, I understand what you are saying. However, some people are difficult to deal with.’ Mwalimu insisted again, ‘No, No, No, don’t kill your citizens, don’t kill people.’” – Joseph Butiku “Mwalimu once told me, ‘Cleopa, if I were to become president again, I am sure we could do a lot of things.’ When I asked him why, he said, ‘I have learned one important lesson. Wherever I have gone, I have been reminded that you can’t have a good philosophy, idea, or theory to restructure a society if that philosophy, idea, or theory is not translated into the tummy, bread, and butter.’” – Cleopa Msuya
“Before knowing Mwalimu closely, I had heard from some people that Mwalimu was a dictator. I discovered that the perception was false. At meetings, Mwalimu allowed maximum space and freedom to air views and to debate. Mwalimu was a good listener and made people feel free to speak out. We respected him.” – Seif Sharif Hamad
“It is a gigantic task to reflect on and write about Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere. How can one do justice to the remarkable leader and teacher that Mwalimu was? Even a year would not be enough to cover all aspects of the life and times of Mwalimu Nyerere, and the immense contribution he made to humanity; the man whom Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of Uganda, has described as ‘the greatest black man that has ever lived.’” – Mark J. Mwandosya
“In the period between 1994 and 1996, I saw a man who was angry, disappointed, and openly vocal about what he perceived as the erosion of ethical governance and the rise of corruption in high office at that time. Mwalimu’s speeches to the Tanzania Press Club in Dar es Salaam on 14 March 1995 and at the ‘Mei Mosi’ (Labour Day) event in Mbeya on 1 May 1995 reflected his grave concerns about society’s shifting values. He said it was as if the values had been struck by an earthquake. He even boldly talked about the State House being abused; turned into a ‘den of corruption.’” – Juma V. Mwapachu
“Mwalimu was a very humble man. He had a strong faith in Catholicism and went to church every morning. He rejected pomp; he was a simple man. He limited the vehicles in his presidential motorcade to four and discouraged stopping people on the road to allow presidential cars to pass. He hated the routine.” – Mark Bomani
“I learned two things about Mwalimu. The first was that he was a master media manager, a quality some other contemporary leaders could well emulate. He spoke to journalists on his terms when he had something to say. Interminable lectures and harangues were not his style. The second point was that you gave Nyerere ultimatums at your own peril. His logic was disarming; his determination both forceful and occasionally somewhat chilling.” – David Martin
“Mwalimu consistently preached about the importance of human dignity. He was not one of those politicians who did the opposite of what they preach. He walked the talk. He was a man who sincerely believed that all human beings are equal as creations of Almighty God.” – Anna Mwansasu
“Mwalimu’s children were brought up to appreciate that they were just like any other Tanzanian children. He never wanted them to feel or appear special. In this aspect, therefore, he was very different from other African leaders. He was utterly selfless as an individual and as a leader.” – Maria Kamm
“If Mwalimu Julius Nyerere was to be identified with just one cause to the exclusion of any others; that cause would be the fight for man’s emancipation and liberty, the total and unconditional opposition to all forms of domination and subjugation.” – Jenerali Ulimwengu
“What comes out from my experience with Mwalimu is his continuous use of power and authority even when he was outside the government and CCM. He enjoyed a lot of respect for his leadership. He was listened to. His iconic stature and charisma were beyond description.” – Pius Msekwa
“Mwalimu Nyerere hated corruption in all its manifestations. He believed that people had the right to change and, if need be, overthrow a corrupt and therefore unaccountable government.” – Job Lusinde
“Mwalimu Nyerere kept his distance from hypocritical people.” – Ibrahim Kaduma
“His monumental achievements for Tanzania and the people of southern Africa, and indeed beyond, cast into insignificance whatever errors Mwalimu might have committed as a human being.” – Kenneth Kaunda
“I would simply say that Julius Nyerere was completely free of fear – fear of what people may think of him or putting on an image to the world as if he was saying to the world, ‘this is who I am.’” – Devaki Jain
Njama:Harakati za Willy Gamba Book 4 ...
Mpelelezi mashuhuri wa Afrika, Mtanzania, Willy Gamba, akiwa likizoni huko Afrika Magharibi, jijini Freetown, Sierra Leone, anatumiwa ujumbe wa haraka arudi upesi nchini kwani kumetokea hujuma kubwa.
Kutokana na uzalendo wake hapotezi muda, hima anarejea nchini. Chifu wake anamweleza kuwa shehena kubwa ya silaha za kivita ambazo ni mali ya wapigania uhuru wa kusini mwa Afrika, imeibiwa bandarini, katika mazingira ya kutatanisha.
Habari hizi zinaleta utata mwingi, baadhi ya nchi zikisema ni njama za Makaburu, na nyingine zikisema ni njama za Tanzania.
Katika kiza kinene kinachozunguka suala hili, serikali ya Tanzania inamtuma Willy kuwasaka. Hapo ndipo patashika zinaanza na jiji la Dar es Salaam linakumbwa katika wimbi la msukosuko wa uhaini, usaliti, na mauaji ya kikatili…
Hofu: Harakati za Willy Gamba Book 4 ...
Mauaji ya kikatili yanafanyika karibu na mji wa Uitenhage nchini Afrika Kusini, siku ya kuwakumbuka wazalendo waliouawa mjini Sharpeville mwaka 1960. Makaburu wanajawa na hofu na wanatilia shaka kuwa ni njama za kikundi cha watu weusi kutaka kupindua serikali yao ya kibaguzi.
Uongozi wa makaburu wa Afrika Kusini wakiongozwa na mkurugenzi wa shirika la ujasusi, kamanda wa jeshi la Kulfut na mkuu wa magaidi wasaliti wa UNITA wanakutana ili kukabili juhudi za ukombozi wa Afrika Kusini kwa kupanga wimbi la mauaji.
Mkutano wa wapigania uhuru wa Afrika Kusini unafanyika Arusha, nchini Tanzania. Jambo hili linawatia hofu makaburu, hivyo basi, mikakati kabambe inafanywa na serikali yao ili kuusambaratisha mkutano huo.
Umoja wa Wapigania Uhuru nao unaandaa kikundi makini kabisa ili kupambana nao na kuulinda mkutano huu muhimu.
Mpelelezi nguli wa Afrika, Willy Gamba, hakosi panapokuwa na mapambano kati ya upande wenye haki, na ule wa dhuluma. Kwa kushirikiana na wapelelezi mahiri kutoka nchi za kusini mwa Afrika, wanakabiliana na makaburu hao na vikundi vya kigaidi vinavyoshirikiana nao.
Hekaheka zinatokea Arusha, hofu inatanda kote! mwindaji awa mwindwaji…
JOSECK: PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION BY JO...
What is 99? by Muthoni Thang’wa
The stories in this book are rooted in Kenya. Some draw from real events, but all characters and their circumstances are fictional. Though fictional, they hold fragments of truth, joy, memory, and sorrow woven into everyday life. They will make you reevaluate ordinary life, its struggles, joys and the silence in between.
Beyond the Betrayal by Daniel Muriithi
SYNOPSIS
Beyond the Betrayal: Finding Healing After Infidelity is a profound book that explores the lessons drawn from one of life's most painful experiences—the breaking of marital faithfulness. Blending the author's personal narrative with biblical insight and psychological reflection, the book examines how infidelity destroys trust, identity, and spiritual peace, while also revealing the often long and hidden path toward restoration and healing.
The book is divided into four major parts—Part I, Part II, Part III, and Part IV. It begins by laying the biblical foundation of covenant marriage and exposing the sin of infidelity that shatters this sacred bond. It then explores the inner world of both the betrayer and the betrayed, showing how sin unfolds and how deeply betrayal wounds the human heart. The book further examines the moral and spiritual roots of betrayal, the emotional and psychological aftermath, and the gradual journey toward healing through grace, truth, and personal restoration. At the end of every chapter, reflection questions are provided to help readers process the lessons, examine their own hearts, and thoughtfully engage with the path toward healing, repentance, and restoration.
Drawing on real-life experience, Scripture, and counseling perspectives, the author exposes the inner chaos caused by unfaithfulness and its impact on the betrayed partner's mind, faith, and sense of self-worth. Yet even in the midst of devastation, the book directs readers to the God who restores the brokenhearted and rebuilds what sin has destroyed.
This book addresses the wounded who have suffered the pain of betrayal, the fallen betrayer seeking understanding and restoration, counselors who encounter individuals and couples navigating the aftermath of infidelity, pastors who shepherd hurting families, and even those whose marriages are currently strong—warning them of the subtle dangers of crossing the line that protects the sacred covenant of marriage. It also serves anyone seeking to understand the complex interplay of sin, pain, grace, and redemption within the reality of marital betrayal.
Joy Beneath the Sun
Born into the harsh realities of rural Umuahia, Joy is the youngest of ten in a family struggling against poverty, superstition, and relentless societal pressures. While her siblings and relatives succumb to bitterness or misfortune, Joy’s unwavering faith, intelligence, and moral compass guide her through trials that would have crushed a lesser spirit.
Refusing to compromise her integrity for love or wealth, she excels in school, earning a national scholarship to a prestigious university where she studies Computer Science. Yet, even as her academic brilliance opens doors, temptation and corruption loom—embodied in the predatory Mr. Kayode, whose promises of success come at the cost of morality.
Through the unwavering support of Emeka, an honest and God-fearing agricultural engineer, Joy navigates the treacherous waters of ambition, romance, and spiritual trials. Her journey is punctuated by visions, biblical allusions, and dreams of a future that demands patience and courage. Alongside moments of suspense, betrayal, and heartbreak, Joy remains steadfast, learning the value of forgiveness, love, and resilience.
From childhood hunger under mango trees to blistered hands working night shifts, from poisoned feasts to moral confrontations in the bustling streets of Lagos, Joy’s story is one of faith, love, and triumph. Ultimately, she rises to a First-Class honor in her degree, reconciles fractured relationships, and experiences a love redeemed, proving that those who sow in tears shall indeed reap in joy.
“Joy Beneath the Sun” is a story of courage, morality, and the unyielding power of faith, illustrating how adversity, when met with resilience, leads to both personal and spiritual victory.
The New Parenting Challenge: A Guide ...
In an era defined by rapid technological change, globalized culture, and evolving social norms, parents face a daunting challenge: how to connect with Gen Z children who navigate worlds their elders barely recognize. The New Parenting Challenge: Understanding Gen Z and Millennials provides a comprehensive roadmap for bridging this generational divide.
A Girl Cannot Go On Laughing All The ...
It's the city style as seen and lived by Nairobi's rising and trendy young men and women. There is vice and crime, violence and opulence, prostitution and hypocrisy. And in her face and love for life, sensational Edna is haunted by death, clings onto her carefree cassanova boyfriend Dave... It is Dave's turn, however, to learn that a girl cannot go on laughing all the time. The novel is as contemporary as it is courageous, as hiralious as it is harsh.
A Girl Cannot Go On Laughing All the Time is full of pathos, yet it is the one novel you may laugh to read.
The Gold Rush by Samuel Wachira
For Christopher Makumi, winning a scholarship to study in the United States was like getting the key to the doors of success, a chance of a lifetime, and a ticket to the world of riches. The truth is unveiled when the temptation of earning a quick fortune in the land of plenty leads him straight into the jaws of crime. Soon, he finds himself trapped between a ruthless crime lord, a bunch of dangerous killers and the law. The golden dream in the world of riches turns into a horrendous nightmare as the hunter becomes the hunted in a thrilling contest between the underworld and the law.
This is a dramatic story of an innocent young man who blindly falls into the trap of the lure of big money in a cliff-hanger which starts with false friendship. The friendship develops into double-cross, turns into a man-hunt and finally explodes into a blood chilling orgy of violence that leaves behind a series of assassinations.