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Drugged or dumped? To keep the pregnancy or not, that is the question

These are not just stories, they are recognisable and lived realities. The topic of abortion remains a hushed one spoken in codes and euphemisms on platforms like TikTok, where creators, anonymous or not, refer to pregnancy as “the stranger in my womb”, quietly building communities of support for women navigating impossible choices.

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Book Review
Date:
November 7, 2024
By
Mbugua Ngunjiri

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 pleasant experience.

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Book Review
Date:
October 24, 2024
By
Tracy Ochieng

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 incidents.

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Book Review
Date:
October 4, 2024
By
Edith Temba

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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Book Review
Date:
September 12, 2024
By
Tracy Ochieng

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, given too much, and yet found themselves empty-handed.

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Book Review
Date:
September 5, 2024
By
Tracy Ochieng

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. They’re also frequently in the news for all the wrong reasons.

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Book Review
Date:
September 5, 2024
By
Mbugua Ngunjiri

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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