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There is something tragic about demanding that the rest of the world value African lives when Africans themselves have b...
17/09/2026

There is something tragic about demanding that the rest of the world value African lives when Africans themselves have become increasingly comfortable deciding which Africans are worthy of belonging.”

A timely analysis by Tracy Ochieng examining the online reactions and fallout following recent presidential directives targeting foreign small-business owners. When political tactics turn brother against brother, who really benefits?

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Ignorance is a great asset in political manoeuvres. You succeed in governing the ignorant, but not those with knowledge....
17/09/2026

Ignorance is a great asset in political manoeuvres. You succeed in governing the ignorant, but not those with knowledge.” — David G. Maillu, Dr Kavirondo

A stark, sobering reflection on political violence and leadership dynamics in Kenya. When political rhetoric turns toxic, it is ordinary citizens who pay the ultimate price. It’s time for a deeper conversation on political consciousness and accountability.

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10/09/2026

Who knew the fastest way to turn Kenya into Singapore was just publishing an article about books? 🇸🇬🇰🇪

President Ruto said we need to catch up with Singapore, but turns out Singapore was already on our website taking notes. Forget GDP, we’ve got the literary traffic! 📚✨

Read the full article linked in our bio to find out why Singaporeans are obsessed with African literature while the rest of us are still trying to figure out the plan.

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08/09/2026

Each book read = another branch grown 🌳📚 Happy International Literacy Day!

Find your next read to help grow the tree of understanding at shop.ekitabu.com 🛒✨

19/08/2026

Mary Wanjiku Gitagia Author of Deportee tells us about her book and the powerful stories of identity and resilience behind it. 📚✨

In Deportee, she draws on her legal background to highlight the human side of borders, forced removal, and rebuilding life when home disappears. A deeply moving read you won’t want to put down! 🌍✍️

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“I have not been home in fifteen years, and unless my dad dies, I am never going back.”From six-year-olds burdened with ...
13/08/2026

“I have not been home in fifteen years, and unless my dad dies, I am never going back.”

From six-year-olds burdened with full domestic duties while trying to go to school, to the quiet, complex dynamics between families and the househelps living under their roofs—How to fire your househelp and other stories pulls back the curtain on domestic labor, power dynamics, and boundary crossings.

In Part 1, Betty Kilonzo shares raw, deeply compelling narratives that explore unpaid labor, exploitation, and life behind closed doors.

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“The room itself often tells a different story from the one being preached.”Unpacking Tracy Ochieng article “Till death ...
13/08/2026

“The room itself often tells a different story from the one being preached.”

Unpacking Tracy Ochieng article “Till death of the marriage do us part” alongside the works of legendary African women writers— Chimamanda Adichie , Buchiemecheta , , and mariamaba . How do traditional dogma, faith, and women’s lived realities intersect in modern African family life?

A must-read reflection on scripture, submission, and the quiet tensions within contemporary marriage dynamics.

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30/07/2026

If you want to dive into the roots of modern East African popular fiction, David G. Maillu’s After 4:30 is an absolute must-read. Blending humor, blunt social critique, and traditional poetic storytelling, Maillu explores the complexities of gender, power, and moral compromise once the workday ends. Unapologetic, sharp, and timelessly relevant.

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The drama in Cocktail from the Savannah just hit a whole new level! Saitoti breathes his last, and Terian is left naviga...
30/07/2026

The drama in Cocktail from the Savannah just hit a whole new level!

Saitoti breathes his last, and Terian is left navigating a whole new reality as Masikonde’s second wife alongside Sinta. Will she find her footing, or is the ground beneath her shifting again?
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Part 4 of Empress Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki gripping story now!

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“When a nation forgets, history doesn’t disappear; it repeats itself.” NEW ARTICLE ALERT:-Books do something incredible:...
17/07/2026

“When a nation forgets, history doesn’t disappear; it repeats itself.”

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Books do something incredible: they preserve the raw human emotions—the fear, courage, grief, and hope—that official records so often leave out. In a powerful new piece by Tracy Ochieng, these 10 essential books span decades of African writing to remind us that history and memory are conversations meant to be carried forward by every single generation.
From resisting tyranny to understanding democracy, how many of these have you checked off your reading list?

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