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Examines how young male migrants in urban Nairobi navigate the tension between expectations of success and repetitive failure.

Die Höhle - sowohl als physischer Raum als auch als Metapher - ist eine Provokation, um die Grenzen der zeitgenössischen Architektur zu testen. Sie lädt dazu ein, darüber nachzudenken, wie sich Architektur an eine stärker auf die Gemeinschaft ausgerichtete, ökologisch sensible und schadstoffarme Zukunft anpassen kann. Diese Publikation sowie die begleitende sechste Ausstellung in der Reihe The Architect's Studio im Louisiana Museum of Modern Art sind dem kenianischen Architektenbüro Cave_bureau gewidmet. Stella Mutegi und Kabage Karanja von Cave_bureau beschreiben acht ihrer Projekte. Atemberaubendes Bildmaterial wird von Essays begleitet, die auf griffige Weise Fragen zur Zukunft der Architektur im Zeitalter des Anthropozäns, zu den Auswirkungen der kolonialen Ausbeutung und Auslöschung auf dei afrikanische Architektur sowie zur Besonderheit jedes Kontinents und jedes geografischen Raums stellen.

Come along for the ride as John and his wife visit Kenya's traditional villages, awesome national parks, and photo hunt the Big Five. For ten days, they explore the beautiful country while their jack-of-all trades driver and tour guide tells them stories about the country's complex history and cultures. During the trip, they deal with John's bug phobia, eat meals in the company of a variety of critters, and John is finally able to prove to everyone that the rope he carries with him on every trip really is useful. From Lions to Pharaohs is a two-book series. Book 1 covers his time in Kenya and book 2 covers his time in Egypt. John hopes that his travel stories will inspire readers to embark upon their own travel adventures to these fascinating countries.

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZEA dazzling, genre-defying novel in verse, full of trial and sacrifice, The Perfect Nine is a glorious epic about the founding of Kenya's Gikuyu people and the ideals of beauty, courage and unity. 'One of the greatest writers of our time' Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieGikuyu and Mumbi settled on the peaceful and bounteous foot of Mount Kenya after fleeing war and hunger. When ninety-nine suitors arrive on their land, seeking to marry their famously beautiful daughters, called The Perfect Nine, the parents ask their daughters to choose for themselves, but to choose wisely. First the young women must embark on a treacherous quest with the suitors, to find a magical cure for their youngest sister, Warigia, who cannot walk. As they journey up the mountain, the number of suitors diminishes and the sisters put their sharp minds and bold hearts to the test, conquering fear, doubt, hunger and many menacing ogres, as they attempt to return home. But it is perhaps Warigia's unexpected adventure that will be most challenging of all.Blending folklore, mythology and allegory, Ngugi wa Thiong'o chronicles the adventures of Gikuyu and Mumbi, and how their brave daughters became the matriarchs of the Gikuyu clans, in stunning verse, with all the epic elements of danger, humour and suspense. 'A tremendous writer... it's hard to doubt the power of the written word when you hear the story of Ngugi wa Thiong'o' Guardian

"Drawing from extensive fieldwork in Kenya and the United Kingdom, Leslie Fesenmyer considers the kinship dilemmas - moral, material, and affective - facing transnational families. By asking who is responsible for whom, she reveals that questions of intergenerational care are at the heart of relations between individuals, societies, and states"--

Red Ambrosia is a collection of poetry, photography, and art that explores voices of the divine feminine archetypes. This collection of poetry is a call to move deeper into our true self, and to have the courage to share and express our gifts with the world.

This book analyses the diffusion and implementation of Aid Effectiveness Principles in Kenyäs agricultural sector. Although Aid Effectiveness Principles represent a significant step in aid and development discourse, studies on its implementation remain inadequate, especially in the African context. This book combines the perspectives of the Kenyan government, donor representatives and small-scale farmers. The discussion on Kenya brings in comparative perspectives and, therefore, would have broader relevance to the African region, in general. It highlights a disconnect between the government and farmers concerning the ownership concept, where farmers lack a voice in important policy matters. The book shows that donors have exploited the weaknesses in government responses to interpret The Principles in ways that suit their strategic interests. Consequently, the book argues that the diffusion of Aid Effectiveness Principles has taken the form of symbolic imitation ¿ a form of policy diffusion where the policymakers choose policies for their symbolic value rather than their effectiveness.

An anthropological study of the impact of cash grants on the economic dynamics and relationships among Kenya's urban poor

A Vulture 'Book We Can't Wait to Read in 2022' From the 2014 Caine Prize winner comes an astonishing new novel, riven through with mystery and magic, about a daughter's quest to save her mother The Manor Mabel Brown looms high over Mapeli Town, its rickety gate flanked by stone angels with severed heads, its yard full of tangled thorns and wildflowers. Inside these ramshackle walls lives Ayosa, twelve years old and the loneliest girl in the world. With her mother prone to frequent disappearances, Ayosa's only companions are the ghosts and spirits who wander through her Kenyan village. She craves escape, but more than that she longs for the love of her fearsome mother, Nabumbo Promise. When a new friend arrives in the shape of Mbiu, Ayosa is forced to choose between protecting her mama and seizing a life of her own. Okwiri Oduor's stunningly original debut novel sings with Kenyan folklore and myth as it traces the fragile, intoxicating bond between a mother and daughter like no other.

Comfort and Joy, a captivating novel written by the talented Ravinder Bhogal, is a must-read for all literature lovers. Published in 2023 by the renowned Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, this book is a unique blend of emotions and experiences that will leave you longing for more. The genre of the book is a well-kept secret, only to be revealed to those who dare to delve into its pages. Ravinder Bhogal, with her eloquent writing style and profound understanding of human emotions, takes the reader on an unforgettable journey. This book is not just a piece of literature; it's an experience, a journey, a whirlwind of emotions. So, are you ready to embark on this journey of Comfort and Joy? Grab your copy today!

This book is a collection of essays on Yvonne Owuor's writings, mainly her most acclaimed novel, Dust as well as Dragonfly Sea and her short story "Weight of Whispers".It was originally published as a special issue of the journal, Eastern African Literary and Cultural Studies.

Age of Emergency examines how metropolitan Britons understood colonial violence in the two decades after V-E Day when "small wars" raged on the frontiers of empire in Malaya, Kenya, and Cyprus.

O Quênia é um país da África Oriental. Com 580.367 quilômetros quadrados, o Quênia é o 48° maior país do mundo em área. Com uma população de mais de 47,6 milhões no censo de 2019, o Quênia é o 29° país mais populoso do mundo. A capital e maior cidade do Quênia é Nairóbi, enquanto sua mais antiga, atualmente a segunda maior cidade, e a primeira capital é a cidade costeira de Mombasa. A cidade de Kisumu é a terceira maior cidade e também um porto interior no Lago Vitória. Outros centros urbanos importantes incluem Nakuru e Eldoret. A partir de 2020, o Quênia é a terceira maior economia da África Subsaariana, depois da Nigéria e da África do Sul. O Quênia faz fronteira com o Sudão do Sul a noroeste, a Etiópia ao norte, a Somália a leste, Uganda a oeste, a Tanzânia ao sul e o Oceano Índico a sudeste. Sua geografia, clima e população variam amplamente, variando de cumes frios e cobertos de neve (Batian, Nelion e Point Lenana no Monte Quênia) com vastas florestas circundantes, vida selvagem e regiões agrícolas férteis a climas temperados nos condados ocidentais e do vale do Rift e secas menos férteis áreas áridas e semi-áridas e desertos absolutos (deserto de Chalbi e deserto de Nyiri). O Quênia é a maior e mais avançada economia da África Oriental e Central; com fortes perspectivas de crescimento apoiadas por uma classe média urbana emergente e um apetite crescente por bens e serviços de alto valor. A economia dominante na Comunidade da África Oriental, contribuindo com mais de 50% do PIB da região. O Quênia está aberto a negócios para empresas bem posicionadas com objetivos estratégicos de explorar o potencial crescente dos mercados emergentes na África Oriental e Central.

Most social science studies on automobility have focused on the production, usage, identity construction and aesthetic improvements of personal means of transportation. What happens if we shift the focus to the labour, knowledge and social relations that go into the unavoidable moments of maintenance and repair? Taking motorcycling in Romania as an ethnographic entry point, this book documents how bikers handle the inevitable moment of malfunction and breakdown. Using both mobile and sedentary research methods, the book describes the joys and troubles experienced by amateur mechanics, professional mechanics and untechnical male and females when fixing bikes.

Jama is a clever and sensitive young Maasai girl who likes elephants better than people.She decides to escape the classroom gossip about the new boy, Leku, by going to the watering hole outside her village. There, she befriends a baby elephant that she names Mbegu.When Mbegu's mother, frightened by poachers, stampedes, Jama and Mbegu are blamed for two deaths - one elephant and one human. Now Leku, whose mysterious and imposing father is the head ranger at the conservancy, may be their only lifeline.A beautiful, heart-pounding story of a girl, an elephant, and their life-changing friendship.

Are you excited about planning your next trip? Do you want to try something new? Would you like some guidance from a local? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this Greater Than a Tourist book is for you. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. In these pages, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other smaller print travel books. Travel like a local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and the culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.

AWARD WINNER: BEST BOOKS 2009 AWARD, GOLD MEDAL IPPY AWARD, GOLD MEDAL INDIE WARD, FINALIST INDIE AWARD, 2 FINALIST GLYPH AWARDS (MULTICULTURAL & BEST FIRST BOOK BY NEW PUBLISHER). Author Cindi Brown shares the stories of Kenya's big-hearted, smart, creative, earnest and caring people, and she gives 100% of the book's proceeds to programs assisting Kenyans. Cindi was a volunteer at the Tropical Institute of Community Health (TICH) in Kisumu, Kenya, and reveals what life is like in rural villages and urban slums. She lived in Barack Obama's father's homeland, and worked with many people from the Luo community. The author reflects on Kenya: "Each day, I would walk to school on dirt roads, crossing paved streets and dodging cars and boda bodas (bikes for hire). I passed little herds of sheep and cows, school children in uniform shouting out, "Hey, white lady!" Young, handsome men from the slums walked to town for work. Cars passed, kicking up red dust. I would smile and say Hi to Maasai warriors guarding the fancy homes. Sometimes they would stand from their rock perch and shake hands, their lovely red plaid robes falling around their shoulders and covering their tiny, bony legs. Occasionally, I would pass coworkers, perhaps Mr. Henry Oyugi, perched on the back of a boda boda and calling good morning! Seeing his bearded face, tweed jacket and notebook stuffed with papers, as he bumped on the back of the bike, would make me smile. Henry's research office was next to mine. A student or intern, or both, were always in Henry's office, inputting research data or getting a lesson in research methodologies. Lots of loud accented talk in a mixture of Luo, Swahili, and English, punched with laughter here and there. I'd watch Henry and his prodigies with their heads bent over a data book, then I'd turn to look out our second floor window, across the tops of trees with red and yellow flowers in full stance. I looked toward Lake Victoria, into cloud puffs, and heard bird wings flapping, or Director Dan's rooster crowing next door. Henry's voice would rise and I'd look back to see someone else entering his office, bodies collecting in Henry's realm, voices mingling languages and hands clasping in greeting. The Tropical Institute of Community Health and Development in Africa. I worked at this college and assisted with communications and the Annual Scientific Conference and participation in the agricultural show. Passing through the gate each morning meant greeting Fred, John, and other guards and signing the logbook. Greetings are important and required stopping to inquire about each other's evening and night's sleep and morning meal, often while holding hands. Kenyans taught me about compassion and living in difficult situations. This book is my homage to their strength and intelligence."Learn about the issues faced by Kenyans as they struggle to improve their lives with farming and education, and as they work with limited resources to house, feed and clothe their children. Even within this cycle of poverty, there remains promise for change in the Kenyan middle-class and in rural villagers, especially the women who build homes, tend crops, sell their goods at market and collect water and firewood to be able to provide for their children. The reader will visit the slums and public hospitals, and see people fight to live; most struggling with HIV/AIDS-related complications, like TB or malaria. Journey to rural villages on bumpy dirt roads and enter villagers homes, made of mud and cow dung, that are exceedingly neat and comfortable. Attend frequent funerals held in the heart of people's homes where loved ones are buried in the yard amongst much wailing and choir song. See the small victories and the promise of the people.