Indian Dukawallas: Their Contribution to the Political and Economic Development of Kenya

Sharad Rao
This book explores the role of Indian shopkeepers (Dukawallas) and their descendants in shaping Kenya’s economic foundation and their involvement in political struggles. It highlights their resilience, entrepreneurship, and the lasting imprint of the Indian community on Kenya’s development.
Kenya: The Failed Quest for Electoral Justice – John Onyando
A critical examination of Kenya’s electoral system, this book interrogates Kenya’s electoral processes since 1992 and the repeated failures to deliver justice at the ballot. Combining research, case studies and critical analysis, it tracks the recurring challenges of election rigging, weak institutions, and the political culture that undermines free and fair elections. It is an essential read for scholars, policymakers, and citizens interested in governance, democracy, and reform.
Teachers, Unions and Labour Relations in Kenya: A History of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers – Akelo Misori & John Onyando
This historical account documents the rise of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) within the context of teacher activism and labour struggles with a spotlight on the place of public education in Kenya. From strikes to policy reforms, it highlights the struggles and triumphs that have shaped educational labour relations.
From Jomo to Uhuru: Reminisces of the Courage, Power and Intrigues that Shaped Kenya’s Post-Colonial History – Sharad Rao
Part memoir, part political history, this book offers a rare insider’s perspective on Kenya’s post-independence journey. Drawing from his long career in the legal and judicial spheres, the author reflects on leadership, integrity, and the intrigues that defined Kenya’s first decades of statehood. Richly personal yet historically rigorous, it is a compelling narrative with an insider’s accounts into Kenya’s political transitions and struggles for power at defining moments from the Kenyatta era to Uhuru Kenyatta’s presidency.
Kenya: Paradise on Earth – Dr. Ashraf Sheikh
The book celebrates Kenya’s natural beauty, wildlife, culture, and heritage which have enchanted foreigners for ages. It is also a history of the Sheikh family, which established themselves in business following the footprints of their adventurous patriarch, Nurdin. Nurdin’s sons, Gul and Fazal Ilahi, ran hugely successful commercial enterprises and contributed extensively to charitable causes, such as the setting up of the Jamia Mosque in Nairobi’s central business district. The author, member of the Royal

College of Surgeons Edinburg, Dr. Ashraf Sheikh, is Fazals grandson.
Living Without Fear – Hezekiah Wang’ombe Gichohi (Coming Soon)
In this powerful memoir, the author shares his journey from childhood during colonial upheaval to his rise as a respected professional and founding member of ICPAK. Relying on his experiences within the larger Gichure clan that traverses the current Othaya and Tetu Sub Counties in Nyeri, the author teases out his family story within the context of sweeping social, economic and cultural changes that reverberate in Kenya’s national life to this day. Inspiring and deeply personal, the book challenges readers to embrace courage as a foundation for personal and national transformation.
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