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Missionaries, Mercenaries and Misfits...
Missionaries, Mercenaries and Misfits is a book that will make us re-imagine our world and our place in it, and force us to reconsider the value of "development" and what it really means to the people of Africa. All the contributors to this anthology approach the notion of development through their own worldviews and experiences: many are convinced that it is time to declare the death of development as an idea, as an ideology, and as an industry. The essays in this book come from various writers, most of whom are either based in East Africa, or are part of its diaspora, or who have worked, often as developmentalists in their own way, within Africa.
Consequently, this extremely accessible collection does not attempt the grand sweep, raging aimlessly against the development machine with general complaints that fail to hit their mark.
Rather, it is a focused peep into international, regional and local attempts to develop Africa, thereby exposing the reader to a much-needed African perspective on the development industry and why it has failed so miserably in lifting millions of people out of poverty.
Ba Umuntu By Niyibizi Philbert
Ese ubumuntu bushingiye he ? Ni mu butunzi cyangwa ni mu mashuri ? Ni mu kugira imyaka myinshi cyangwa ni mu isura nziza ? Bwaba se bushingiye mu kuba umuyobozi cyangwa mu kugira imbaraga n’igihagararo bikanganye ?
Ni mu kuba umuzungu, umwirabura cyangwa ni ukuba uw’igitsina runaka ? Kuki tutanyurwa kandi tugahora mu ntambara z’ubuzima ? Iki gitabo : « Ba Umuntu » kiraguha ibisubizo byagufasha kubaho neza, utuje kandi unyuzwe ndetse bizagufasha kubaho neza mu rugendo rwawe rw’ubu buzima, kandi bizakugeza ku Bumuntu nyabwo twese duharanira.
Informal Sector Applied Chemistry by ...
This book is a recommended reading for anybody with "O" level knowledge and foresighted 4th form student, wishing to find out what chemistry is all about after school. It is good reading for the future chemical technologist, pharmacist, chemical engineer, etc.
This book is written as a guide for the informal sector people who deal in general chemicals and cottage industry chemical products. The people who are discouraged from their routine work by the many "technical and trade names". The idea is to break the created myth that the chemical industry is more complex than those found in schools and colleges.
The Human Resource Management Scope b...
The Human Resource, Management Scope comprises of eight core chapters that cover recruitment, orientation, training, performance, communication, surveys, conflict, & exit interviews. It also contains 100 page HR-centric glossary of terminology and references. It has been recommended by government and private sector HR practitioners.
Station Master Eburru and Other Stori...
In this collection of intimate, absorbing, and very human stories, Pheroze Nowrojee takes his readers back in time. The setting is the Kenya colony, roiling with undercurrents of discomfort, disaffection, and outright disobedience as colonial administrators attempted to enforce the racial stratification, coerced labour, and resource extraction that strictly benefitted themselves and their overlords.
Some laws, including those targeting suspected Mau Mau sympathizers, were modelled on the South African laws, which were much admired by the Kenya colonial administration.
Ordinary life persisted in the colony. In the Asian African community, this manifested in family businesses, cultural and religious occasions, sports events, or culinary traditions. But as people went about their daily tasks—engaging in humble livelihoods, pursuing an education, seeking adventure, finding romance, or actively resisting the colonial enterprise—the unjust British occupation and its aftermath pervaded every space and affected every relationship.
Zanzibar Plates: Maastricht and Other...
‘Zanzibar plates’ have been in the East African region since the second half of the 19th century. Porcelain and ceramics from Persia and China had arrived ealier, imported to East Africa over many centuries.
This book explores the cultural significance of these early imports and that of their replacements, the so-called Zanzibar plates out of Europe.
Though these latter plates were low-cost utilitarian ware in the local European market, they were transformed in usage, value, and design upon interacting with the people of the Indian Ocean littoral, becoming an integral part of Swahili culture.
The Condom and Other Stories by Peter...
Intrigue follows intrigue as The Condom and Other Stories reels out a colorful cast of characters that readers will love and loathe at the same time.
The seventeen stories are told at pace, each laced with humor, snappy dialogue, and the occasional twist.
As the heroines and heroes wade through encounters and trying relationships, their inflamed passions, conflicted moralities, and nifty schemes come together to produce a series of amusing results.
Bachelorette Diaries (Anniversary Edi...
Shiri Golan is smart, intelligent, and successful—top media girl and owner of Golan Technologies that’s hired to develop stealth software for the Kenya Defence Forces fighter jets.
But she isn’t as smart when she falls in love with a Catholic priest, and skeletons crawl out of her perfect man’s closet, hauling betrayal, a dark past, and deadly secrets with them.
Hurt, betrayed, and vengeful, Shiri finds herself caught between forgiveness and justice and fighting unknown forces.
This is definitely a great read, and the suspense is simply enthralling.
Verah Omwocha, Kenyan Writer
The book is a light read.
Nancy Oyula
Ugly Dogs Dont Cry by DD Armstrong
Best friends Kyle and Sideeq are beginning their first year of college in West London. Sideeq, a talented aspiring artist, spends his time perfecting his artwork, and hanging out with his friends while having to learn how to process the harrowing events of his past. Kyle‘s ambitions are to become a rapper and a successful businessman.
Though the deep bond of friendship formed between Kyle and Sideeq, puts them on a path to achieve their dreams, college soon brings with it serious teenage social politics and a bully that terrorizes their friend group. As they navigate new friendships and love interests, will the two boys continue to fortify each other and help each other succeed? Or will the newfound stressors in their lives pull them apart forever?
A modern retelling of Steinbeck’s classic Of Mice and Men, Ugly Dogs Don’t Cry is a poignant look at intimacy, friendship, and masculinity.
Pandashuka By Timothy O. Sumba
“Nikumbukapo mashaka tipitipi yaliyoizonga familia yetu naamini kuwa ulimwengu umefurika malimwengu ya kila nui ambayo hukingama mbele ya walimwengu maishani na kusababisha pandashuka. Kama barabara ndefu ilivyo safari ya Maisha haikosi mabonde, vilima, milima, tambarare na kona. Je. Ni gurufu gani isiyokuwa na gurufu? Kwa bahati njema mawimbi ya safari ngumu hayadumu maishani, huisha namna Maisha yenyewe yanavyoisha.
Baadhi ya Pandashuka ni furaha na huzuni, raha karaha, vicheko na vilio, utajiri na umaskini, shibe na njaa, amani na vita, afya njema na maradhi, upendo na chuki n ahata shwari na shari namna wasemavyo wengine. Kimsingi, pandashuka hutusambazia ama utulivu au uchungu nzima unaozaa jakomoyo sufufu. Je, ni nani asiyejua kuwa painamapo ndipo painukapo?”
"Ni riwaya ya kitawasifu inayomfahamisha msomaji kutalii katika usimulizi aula uliosukwa kwamba ni mlo wa kisanaa kwa kukolezwa mbinu kemkem za sanaa. Mwandishi aliyetopia na kugharika ukwasi wa lugha ameyatumia maneno ya kawaida namna isiyo ya kawaida ili kuukamilisha ubunifu usio na kifani. Mwandishi huyu mahiri amesimulia visa tele vinavyoingiliana na kuunda taswira halisi za pandashuka katika jamii..." Tahakiki ya Fatma Ali Mohamed(Zanzibar)
Adhabu Ya Maisha By Elishaphan Wachira
Mwaisambe alipata taarifa kwamba katika jimbo lao la Matusitusi kulikuwako na mganga mashuhuri. Mganga huyo aliwatibu watu kwa dawa za kienyeji alizokuwa nazo daima. Basi baada ya kusikia habari kumhusu mganga huyo, Mwaisambe aliamua kwenda kumtembelea.
Ndugu Mwaisambe anaonekana kuishi maisha ya kubahatisha. Ni mfano wa vijana wanaoonekana kukosa ruwaza, wanabebwa hobelahobela na upepo wa nakama na kuwaangamiza. Mwaisambe yu safarini kumtafuta mganga mashuhuri asiyemjua asili wala fasili yake. Anapanda milima na kuivuka miamba hadi katika eneo la Kivunja Kimya. Atafaulu kumpata mganga wake? Jisomee upate kujua…
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Bwana Elishaphan Wachira ni miongoni mwa waandishi wanaochipuka kwa kasi sana. Anajikusuru daima kuandika kwa lugha ya Kiswahili na kukiendeleza. Kwa sasa ni mwalimu wa Kiswahili katika shule ya upili ya Wasichana ya Rarakwa katika Gatuzi la Murang’a. Anajaribu kwa udi na uvumba kukiendeleza Kiswahili kupitia kazi bunilizi. Kwa sasa anamiliki shahada ya ualimu kutoka Chuo Kikuu cha Kenyatta.
Kengeza La Jasiri By Shisia Wasilwa
Jasiri ana Kengeza. Kengeza hilo halimpi amani. Linamsumbua maishani. Hilo kengeza linayaunganisha maisha yake ya zamani na usasa. Kalipata ujanani. Amekataa kulizika katika kaburi la sahau. Je, Jasiri atapata tiba ya kengeza hilo analopenda, kulificha pembeni mwa kijoyo chake? Anagundua pia marehemu babake kaaga dunia kutokana na hilo kengeza. Je, haya makengeza ndiyo nini? Ni masimulizi yanayonata, yaliyosheheni taharuki na maudhui mazito.
Kuhusu mwandishi
Shisia Wasilwa ni mwandishi na mwanahabari stadi wa siku nyingi. Aliwahi kuhudumu na Shirika la Habari nchini Kenya-KBC, China Radio Kimataifa, Citizen Tv na Radio, BBC na Deutsche Welle-DW. Baadhi ya kazi zake ni pamoja Makovu ya Uhai na Dunia Tambara Bovu. Alihariri Ndoto ya Almasi chake Ken Walibora, mwongozo wa Utengano wa Said. A. Mohammed miongoni mwa kazi nyingine teule. Kwa sasa anazamia shahada ya uzamili katika masuala ya mawasiliano katika chuo Kikuu cha Aga Khan.
Woman Fire Grace by Rebecca Makyeli
‘Woman Fire Grace’ chronicles the author, Rebecca Makyeli’s journey to redemption from the clutches of fifteen years of alcohol abuse, depression and homelessness right into God’s divine plan and purpose.
A deeply moving memoir, with its share of humor and vividly colorful figures, ‘Woman Fire Grace’ is a true story of beauty from ashes and is appropriate for anyone who has given up, been given up on - to show how God can restore anyone from anything that life throws their way.
An Unusual Grief by Yewande Omotoso
How do you get to know your daughter when she is dead?
This is the question which takes a mother on an unusual journey of self-discovery, both mental and sexual. When her daughter Yinka dies, Mojisola is finally forced to stop running away from the difficulties in their relationship, and also come to terms with Yinka the woman.
Mojisola’s grief leads her on a journey of self-discovery, as she moves into her daughter’s apartment and begins to unearth the life Yinka had built for herself there, away from her family. Through stepping into Yinka’s shoes, Mojisola comes to a better understanding not only of her estranged daughter, but also herself, as she learns to carve a place for herself in the world beyond the labels of wife and mother.
A bold and unflinching tale of one women’s unconventional approach to life and loss.
Mwongozo wa Bembea ya Maisha na Vienn...
Mwongozo huu bambam wa Bembea ya Maisha unadadavua mengi muhimu kuhusu tamthilia iliyoandikwa na Timothy Arege. Kitabu hiki kimeweka paruwanja vigezo muhimu kwa kuzingatia mahitaji ya mwanafunzi hususan mtahiniwa. Lugha sahili na sanifu imetawala ili yaliyomo yaeleweke fika.
Wanafunzi wanashauriwa kusoma kitabu chenyewe kwanza kabla ya kuja tu kuthibitisha katika mwongozo hatimaye. Maswali ya dondoo huhitaji uelewa mkubwa wa mtiririko wa mambo.
Madhumuni ya mwandishi ni kukidhi mahitaji ya msomaji kwa kumrahisishia mtiriko wa vitushi, dhamira, maudhui, tabia na sifa za wahusika, mandhari, mbinu za kimtindo pamwe na vielelezo vya maswali ambayo aghalabu hutahiniwa katika mijarabu na mtihani.
Mwandishi wa mwongozo huu, Vienna Namweyi Wanaswa ni mwalimu mweledi wa fasihi katika shule ya upili ya Newlight Seniors School, Nairobi na anafahamu fika mikondo ya utahini.
Money Making Deals by John Gitau
This guidebook is about money making deals; the clean type.
It reveals money making systems known by a few, who use them to get rich. however, it is the ease with which each person can get into money making deals that makes the guidebook insightful.
The simple examples shared demonstrate that any level of money can be made in deals, It is not a reserve for special people.
Lets Discuss: Money Making Models by ...
The ability to make more money depends on how open we are to possibilities of making money from other models outside what we are used to.
For example, a security guard might take more money home from the solicitation model than regular job.
An employee might make more money through investing than from employment.
How to Manage Business Better: A guid...
Most small businesses owners learn business the hard way through expensive mistakes. They have nobody to turn to for advice except their peers, who are not any better than them.
This guidebook addresses small businesses owners who desire to improve their businesses and can do with a little help in the form of knowledge, skills and insights. Most small business owners already know what is discussed in this guidebook but in bits and pieces.
The Process of Success by John Gitau
This guidebook discusses the four steps that every success follows. Many people follow the steps without knowing and achieve success.
It is the writer’s view that the knowledge of the four steps will enhance success leading to understanding. We implement what we understand better and faster.
Time is the most limited resource we have and to accomplish more as measure of success we need to understand the necessary processes.
Simple Ways to Make Money by John Gitau
Whether you are employed, doing business, unemployed or in school, there is room to make more money if you follow the simple techniques shared in this book.
This guidebook is about making more money using simple techniques. Everybody, whether employed, doing business, unemployed or in school can make more money since they have the requisite tools; which are the brain, mind and ability to act.