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Literary criticism with a hard edge.
Ekoroi publishes book reviews, mystery dispatches, and poems tracking the cultural weather behind books.
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“IN THE SEASHELL HUM” Mental Health Play by poet and playwright ADIPO SIDANG’
‘In the Seashell Hum’ a mental health play immersing you into the multi-layered world of a visual artist set to premiere on Friday May 15 …
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“IN THE SEASHELL HUM” Mental Health Play by poet and playwright ADIPO SIDANG’
‘In the Seashell Hum’ a mental health play immersing you into the multi-layered world of a visual artist set to premiere on Friday May 15 at the Kenya National Theatre
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Book Review: Nairobi, Then & Now by Stephen and Bhavna MillsMoi
Nairobi, Then & Now by Stephen and Bhavna Mills presents 126 pages of paired photographs tracing the city’s evolution from Maasai lands to a bustling metropolis. Featuri…
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Book Review: Pivoting in Heels by Carole Mandi
Carole Mandi’s glossy coffee table book features interviews with Kenya’s top women CEOs and industry leaders navigating Covid‑19 challenges. With a foreword by First Lad…
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Book Review: We Need To Talk About Africa: The Harm We Have Done And How We Should Help By Tom Young
Tom Young’s We Need to Talk About Africa (2018) dissects Western influence on African politics, aid dependency, and identity. Drawing parallels with John Perkins’ Confes…
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Book Review: History of Nairobi 1899 – 2012: From A Railway Camp and Supply Depot To A World-Class African Metropolis by Prof Bethwell A. Ogot and Prof. Madara Ogot
Professor Bethwell A. Ogot’s 857‑page history of Nairobi explores its transformation from railway camp to metropolis. Covering politics, governance, culture, and urban c…
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Book Review: Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire
Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed remains relevant today, urging societies to reclaim humanity in the face of oppression. It challenges traditional education, adv…
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