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Sharad Rao Celebrates the Unsung Kenyan-Asian Independence Architects in Autobiography

The front cover of Sharad Rao's From Jomo to Uhuru: Rao’s Nine Lives. Published by Free Press Publishers, the memoir is available in bookstores across Kenya and online at freepresspublishers.com.

By Risper Atieno While mainstream historical narratives heavily attribute the triumph of Kenya’s Uhuru (independence) to the Mau Mau armed struggle, the popular movement was flanked by a parallel wave of resistance from other communities. In his autobiography, From Jomo…

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  • June 2, 2026
  • Book Reviews, Essays

When Nairobi Shut Out Beijing: Sharad Rao Narrates Frosty Cold War Relations in Autobiography

The front cover of Sharad Rao's From Jomo to Uhuru: Rao’s Nine Lives. Published by Free Press Publishers, the memoir is available in bookstores across Kenya and online at freepresspublishers.com.

By Elijah Mbalaria Most historical material on Kenya’s foreign policy paint the country’s post-colonial era as a straightforward alignment with Western capitalism. However, in an autobiography titled: From Jomo to Uhuru: Rao’s Nine Lives, prominent Kenyan jurist Sharad Rao unearths…

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  • June 2, 2026
  • Book Reviews, Essays

Philip Kinisu’s The Interrupted Accountant Exposes the Landmines of Public Accountability

Front cover of The Interrupted Accountant. The autobiography is available now in bookshops across Kenya and via online orders on freepresspublishers.com.

By David Onyango In The Interrupted Accountant: My Long Journey to the Mountaintop, senior Kenyan accountant Philip Kinisu delivers a deeply reflective life account charting his rise through school, corporate leadership, his entry into public service, and the sudden disruption…

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  • June 2, 2026
  • Book Reviews, Essays

Labor, Laws, and Education: A Landmark Account of Kenya’s Teachers’ Unions

The cover of Teachers, Unions and Labour Relations in Kenya by Akelo Misori and John Onyando, a definitive account detailing the historic struggle for professional dignity in Kenya's education sector.

By Jane Odeny Teachers, Unions and Labour Relations in Kenya is a compelling, authoritative account of the evolution of teacher unionism, labour relations, and the political issues surrounding educational development in Kenya. Authored by Akelo Misori and John Onyando, the…

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  • June 2, 2026
  • Essays, Publishing

A Guide to ISBNs, Copyright Registration, and Book Ownership in Kenya

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 Jane Odeny Publishing a book involves far more than writing a compelling manuscript. Once the final draft is complete, authors must navigate a range of legal and publishing requirements that help protect their work, establish ownership, and make their…

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  • June 1, 2026
  • Essays, Publishing

What are the Book Publishing Timelines in Kenya?

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 David Onyango One of the most common questions aspiring authors ask is how long it may take to publish a book in Kenya. The honest answer is that publishing timelines vary depending on the type of project, the quality…

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  • June 1, 2026
  • Essays, Publishing

Writing a Compelling Book Synopsis: Guide for First-time Authors

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 Miriam Nyandika One of the most common challenges we encounter as publishers is assessing manuscripts without a clear synopsis. As a publishing house, we process numerous inquiries from aspiring authors every week, ranging from children’s stories and memoirs to…

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  • June 1, 2026
  • Essays, Publishing

How to Overcome Writer’s Block and Finish Your Manuscript

Identifying the kind of block you are facing, lowering the stakes, rediscovering initial motivations and charting a clear course could set you in the path towards finishing your manuscript. Photo/Courtesy of Magnific.com

By Elijah Mbalaria Victor Hugo, a former French author, once faced a problem familiar to countless writers today: a looming deadline and a manuscript that was not moving fast enough. Determined to finish The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, he took the…

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  • June 1, 2026
  • Book Reviews, Essays

Mambo Safari Adventure Book: The Ultimate East African Safari Companion for Young Tourists

The front cover of Mambo Safari Adventure Book, authored by Aman Shah and Ruhan Shah and published by Xelq Ltd. Photo/My Safari Books.

By Lee Kamutu For many travelers and adventure seekers, an African safari is a once-in-a-lifetime dream. The sweeping plains of the Serengeti, the thunder of wildebeest migrations in the Maasai Mara, and the sight of elephants wandering beneath Mount Kilimanjaro…

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  • May 28, 2026
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Author Spotlight: Philip Kinisu’s Legacy of Integrity and Resilience in The Interrupted Accountant

Philip Kinisu is a senior Kenyan accountant, former PwC Territory Senior Partner, and ex-chairman of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

By David Onyango Few stories tell the transformative power of resilience, education, and integrity quite like that of Philip Kinisu. In his autobiography, The Interrupted Accountant, Kinisu lays out his remarkable journey from the rural village of Malaha in Western…

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  • May 27, 2026
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