Book Reviews
Hidden in plain sight: the complex reality of sex work in Nairobi
What would compel someone to choose to get involved in sex work knowing that the risks outweigh the benefits? This question, beyond excusing certain vices, offers us an…
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What are the secrets of Nairobi’s criminal dens? Empress Ciku’s 'NaiRobbery' has the answer
The world that Empress Ciku explores so well in her book is one in which leaders of the underworld make the rules, prostitutes lure their clients to robbers, and law…
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Et tu, Joe? Mosoba’s dire warning to those who rush to declare, ‘Till Death Do Us Part’
Diana Mosoba joins the impressive and growing list of young writers who are giving book lovers good value for their money and who are making the visit to the bookstore a…
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Shame, secret struggles laid bare in 'Confessions of Nairobi Men'
For many, the idea that men can be victims of workplace harassment or domestic violence is far-fetched. Despite evidence proving otherwise, men often don’t report these…
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Book fair ensures kids who are visually impaired, deaf aren’t left behind
Judging from the excitement at the book fair, gone are the days when children with special needs were rejected and treated as outcasts.
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It must have been love, but it’s over now: For Moraa, the memories linger…
This book is a courageous exploration of the highs and lows of love, written with raw honesty and emotional depth. Moraa gives voice to those who have loved too much…
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From Romeo to Moraa, love’s a morass
Womanisers make naïve girls think they are the most loved persons in the world, only to realise that they were all along being led down the garden path.
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Who’s better, Kenyan or Nigerian men? Only Nairobi women can tell
Nigerian men have long been a thorn in the side of many Kenyan men, often accused of “stealing” their women with their reputation for being exceptionally romantic…
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Murder most foul: Kasaine claims his place as a master detective writer
Confronted with mind-numbing crimes, it is writers like Kasaine who step up to the plate, use their imagination and help us make sense of these events.
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In love with African literature? Nothing beats the ABF
The hybrid nature of the Fair—combining panel discussions, master classes, experiential activities, and book sales—made it wholesome and even more vibrant than the first…