Kari’s inspiration also drew from the oral stories her mother used to tell — tales filled with ogres, village life and mystical animals. These folk memories, deeply rooted in Kenyan tradition, became the seedbed for her literary world.

Famous Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o passed away in the United States after a long illness. His writing career spanned about six decades.

Maillu, who refers to himself as the president of African Spirituality, says that 'Ka, the Holy Book of Neter', is the African answer to the Bible.

Haluwa is not new to backlash, as she talks about controversial issues on sex on her Facebook page which boasts thousands of followers

The book will be published by eKitabu, with whom Ciku has struck a working arrangement