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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 loaded in the mouth to capitalise on silent funeral crowds, where they enthusiastically marketed their so-called ideologies to the masses. It was where they talked out their spirits and spilt beans of their competitors. No politician worth his salt missed funeral functions. Since the entry of the culture of materialism, the respect and solid attention given to the deceased and the family mourners had been left and forgotten in the forest of tradition.
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That Mailu discerned and attempted to lift the veil on the unfair circumstances of women way back in the 1970s makes him our bravest, most beloved but least acknowledged feminist.
Famous Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o passed away in the United States after a long illness. His writing career spanned about six decades.
When dyslexia is neither understood nor embraced, the inherent storytelling abilities of dyslexic children are limited to coping mechanisms. Joining words and letters together and manipulating the sounds successfully present serious challenges.
Bookstores like Kibanga offer an alternative to imported bestseller lists and one-dimensional narratives. They become more than just sellers of books — they are cultural custodians, curators of local voices, and channels through which Kenyan and African literature can truly be read, discussed, and loved.
Storytelling motivates children to read more, which in turn helps them to improve on their language skills.
In a collaboration with Mvua Press, one of Soi’s iconic women becomes the face of After 4.30, a timeless book that digs deep into the lived experiences of women navigating violence, survival, and solidarity.
