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Ghost boats
The three boats were anchored against a log at the shore. Nobody was supposed to touch anything left in them until the next morning. Nobody slept. The whole island was…
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From Kampala, the twists and tales of modern womanhood
Vera’s life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Eric, a polished, seemingly successful corporate executive who embodies everything she has been taught to hope for…
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Meja Mwangi, Renowned Kenyan Novelist, Is Dead
Beyond Kenya, Meja Mwangi carried African storytelling into global conversations, winning international recognition while remaining rooted in local realities. Even when…
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My Dear Bottle Part 2
This raw, urgent poem is a confessional plunge into the fractured mind of a man drowning in guilt, poverty, lust and alcohol. Caught between the consequences of…
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My Dear Bottle Part 1
This raw, urgent poem is a confessional plunge into the fractured mind of a man drowning in guilt, poverty, lust and alcohol. Caught between the consequences of…
Love, Chaos, and the Universality of Human Relationships
Love, as Biko shows, is messy, hilarious, frustrating, and endlessly fascinating. In a world obsessed with perfection, he reminds us that it is the small, everyday “big…
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Big Little Fights: Love, Chaos, and the Universality of Human Relationships
Cultural and generational tensions also permeate the book. Traditional frameworks of marriage—rooted in obedience, domesticity, and defined gender roles—clash with…
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Dr. Kavirondo Part 3
Luos are their "own economic enemy," citing historical rivalries (Mboya vs. Odinga) and current issues like corruption and the loss of economic control in Kisumu to…
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Walking with Aliet: Is he Kenya’s ‘Master of Masculinity’?
Apart from these wild musings, Aliet was surprisingly calm. The contrast between his measured presence and the provocation of his ideas perhaps explains both his devoted…
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Dr. Kavirondo Part 2
As it had become the tradition of later days of postcolonial politics, funeral functions were harvest times for politicians. They attended funeral functions heavily…
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Dr. Kavirondo Part 1
Your mother is going to need your protection desperately when your father dies. Your useless Uncle Okelo has a dangerous design to inherit your mother at whatever cost…
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Househelp Manual Part 3
In our final instalment of Betty Kilonzo's newly published Househelp Manual, we delve into the relationship between employer and househelp.