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Are these the top ten Kenyan books of all time?
Sometime back I compiled a list of what I thought we the top ten Kenyan books of all time. I actually did the project...
When a talented poet seduces your mind
A poet, like a spider, works tirelessly spinning silver yarns. He struggles, endures until finally, a pattern is made: a web of beauty; a...
Tony Mochama’s book that won him big money
Everyone has a story to tell but it depends on who is telling the story and how that story is told. That is what...
A Taste of Fame: A review
Fake it till you make it. This is a common refrain in the make believe worldof showbiz and pop culture. Here, outward appearances –...
Mbugua’s new book a fitting tribute to Wangari Maathai
It would appear that matters to do with environmental conservation occupy a special place in Ng'ang'a Mbugua's world. Yet, it is these conservation matters...
You can learn to dream again in spite of your failure
Most of us must have, at one point or the other, gone through a particularly traumatic experience; an
experience so painful that it leaves you...
Blame it on Sheng…er, at your own risk
Whenever explanations are sought on poor performances, in English or Kiswahili, in national exams, Sheng is always on the surface waiting to be summoned,...
Writing the story of Henry Wanyoike
This story first appeared in the premier edition (July - September 2010) of The Kenyan Runner, the one that had David Rudisha on...
Kenyan publishers: The weak link in Kenyan writing?
Kenyan publishers: The weak link in Kenyan writing?
A Paper presented at an international seminar on Historical Legacy and Contemporary Writing in the Commonwealth, held...
Ng’ang’a Mbugua’s Terrorist of the Aberdare wins Wahome Mutahi Prize
Ng'ang'a Mbugua's novella, Terrorist of the Aberdare has won the third edition of the Wahome Mutahi Literary Award, while John Habwe's book Cheche za...
