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KENYA: Paradise on Earth Book Review: Dr. Ashraf Sheikh on Migration, Resilience and Belonging

A copy of KENYA: Paradise on Earth, published by Free Press Publishers, showing the front and back covers. The blurb displayed on the back cover is designed to attract and persuade readers to buy the book. In contrast, a synopsis is primarily written for publishers, literary agents, editors, and reviewers, providing a concise overview of the book's content, structure, and intended audience.

By Nyatichi Verity The title KENYA: Paradise on Earth immediately evokes familiar images of Kenya: majestic wildlife roaming across endless savannahs, pristine beaches stretching along the Indian Ocean, fertile landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and the warmth of its people. For many…

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  • July 3, 2026
  • Book Reviews, Essays

Book Review: The Interrupted Accountant on Corruption and the Cost of Integrity

Mock-up of The Interrupted Accountant published by Free Press Publishers. Recognizing that publishing costs often prevent talented writers from bringing their work to market, Free Press Publishers has adopted a flexible publishing model with minimal author fees while positioning books for strong commercial performance.

By Miriam Nyandika Philip Kinisu’s The Interrupted Accountant is a captivating autobiography about leadership, public service, and the difficult realities of confronting corruption in Kenya. While the book offers an exclusive account of Kinisu’s journey from the corporate world into…

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  • July 1, 2026
  • Book Reviews, Essays

Book Review: From Jomo to Uhuru: Rao’s Nine Lives by Sharad Rao

Sharad Rao is an eminent Kenyan jurist, public servant, and author of From Jomo to Uhuru: Rao's Nine Lives

By David Onyango It is a rewarding experience to read the life story of a man who has watched four presidents come and go and lived long enough to write about all of them. All this with the steady hand…

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  • July 1, 2026
  • Essays

Africa’s Insurance Leaders Champion AI, Execution and Digital Transformation at ITFN 2026

Ayisi Makatiani, Co-Founder and CEO of Caava Group and Convener of the 5th InsurTech Forum Nairobi (ITFN) 2026, addresses delegates during the opening session in Nairobi. Picture/Courtesy

By Risper Atieno Insurance leaders, technology experts, regulators, and financial sector executives from across Africa converged in Nairobi for the 5th edition of the InsurTech Forum Nairobi (ITFN) 2026, with a strong call for organisations to move beyond strategy formulation…

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  • July 1, 2026
  • Book Reviews, Essays

Philip Kinisu’s The Interrupted Accountant: The Discipline of Starting Over

Neatly arranged copies of The Interrupted Accountant, an autobiography by Philip Kinisu published by Free Press Publishers, on display during the book launch held on October 3, 2025.

By Elijah Mbalaria Picture a man who spent thirty-five years climbing to the chairmanship of PwC Africa, later chaired one of Kenya’s most scrutinised anti-corruption agencies, and built, by almost every conventional measure, a distinguished career. That same man, however,…

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  • June 30, 2026
  • Essays

Muhoozi’s Media Shutdown Signals an Escalating War on Press Freedom in East Africa

Two Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers stand guard outside the Nation Media Group Uganda offices in Kampala, one of them manning a mounted machine gun at the entrance. Picture/Courtesy

By Elijah Mbalaria In the early hours of Sunday June 28, 2026, soldiers surrounded the Kampala headquarters of Nation Media Group. By sunrise, Uganda’s oldest surviving independent newspaper, the Daily Monitor, had armed men stationed at its gates. NTV Uganda…

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  • June 30, 2026
  • Essays, Publishing

Book Piracy in Kenya: How Illegal PDFs and Copyright Infringement Are Hurting Authors

Street vendors display illegally reproduced books at low prices in a Kenyan town market, reflecting the continued challenge of book piracy in the country.

By Nyatichi Verity Despite books being painstakingly developed through months or even years of research, writing, editing, and financial sacrifice, the Kenyan publishing industry is increasingly under threat from book piracy. The vice has emerged as one of the most…

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  • June 26, 2026
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Why Kenya’s Public Transport Safety Crisis Requires More Than Banning Rogue Saccos

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has faced criticism for what has been termed a knee-jerk approach to public transport safety, with reactive measures often taken after fatal incidents rather than sustained preventive enforcement.

By Lucy Atieno The recent tragic death of a Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student, who was allegedly pushed from a moving Nicco Movers bus along Thika Superhighway, has reignited national debate over public transport safety in Kenya. While the…

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  • June 26, 2026
  • Essays

Has Public Participation in Kenya Become a Mere Constitutional Ritual?

Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo engages stakeholders during a public participation forum on the Public Participation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2025). Photo/Courtesy of Parliament of Kenya

By Mercy Kalee Article 10 and Article 118 of Kenya’s Constitution have anchored public participation as a cornerstone of democratic governance. The intention was very clear, that laws and policies affecting citizens should not be made without them having an…

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  • June 26, 2026
  • Essays, Publishing

The Polygamist: Rejected, Self-Published, and Now a Netflix Series

A promotional poster for The Polygamist, the Netflix adaptation of Sue Nyathi's self-published novel. Once rejected by traditional publishers, the book's journey to the global streaming platform highlights how persistence can transform a manuscript into an international success.

By Dorris Munguti Few experiences are more disheartening for a writer than receiving a rejection message. Every year, countless manuscripts are turned away by publishers, not because they lack merit, but because they do not fit a publisher’s commercial priorities…

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  • June 26, 2026
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