2025 Intake Open University of Kenya
2025 Intake Open University of Kenya

Writing & Authorship

James Clear's Atomic Habits book. PHOTO/eBay.

Book Review: Atomic Habits

Book Title: Atomic Habits Author: James Clear Reviewer: Rahmat Khan In the realm of personal development, different writers have authored books. One of them is Atomic Habits by James Clear. Clear's Atomic Habits stands as a guiding...
By authoring about climate change, the literature serves as a wake-up call to readers to act towards the deterioration of natural resources, environment degradation, and the stinging effect of climate change. PHOTO/Ecologise.

Roots of Resilience: African literature’s response to climate challenges

Eco-criticism emerges as a prominent lens through which Kenyan literature analyzes the intricate relationships between characters and their natural surroundings. The enduring dialogue between African literature and climate change in Kenya transcends the mere...
Happy participants follow proceedings during the Tales of the Savannah book launch at Hope Cottages in Marigat, Baringo County. PHOTO/Janet Kiriswo, Scholar Media Africa.

Book Launch: Tales of the Savannah  

Tales of the Savannah, a collection of short stories published by Isahara Centre, is a publication and production of the sons of the soil from Savannah.  The author is an indigenous storyteller and a renowned...
Book cover and blurb of Capisogenerospecilism And the Plight of the Poor, A Treatise, by Prof. Charles Mwewa. COVER DESIGN/ACP Press.

Book Review: Capisogenerospecilism and the Plight of the Poor, A Treatise

Book Title: Capisogenerospecilism And the Plight of the Poor, A Treatise Author: Prof. Charles Mwewa Publisher: Africa in Canada Press In a world still defined by power and class, the poor have remained perfect cheerleaders of the...

Book Review: Wicked Agadapidi and Other Songs

Title: Wicked Agadapidi and Other Songs Author: Bonface Otieno Reviewer: Meshack Wafula Publisher and Year: The Striidas Publication House, 2021 Cost: KSh 500 Get Your Copy: bonfaceotieno551@gmail.com, +254746955316 First published in 2021 by The Striidas Publication House, Wicked Agadapidi is an anthology...

Book Review: Zambia: Struggles of My People

Author:   Prof. Charles Mwewa Publisher: Africa in Canada Press Reviewer: Stephen Misori In his book, Zambia: Struggles of My People, an award-winning and Amazon’s Best Selling author, Prof. Charles Mwewa, puts into perspective the joy of sacrifice,...

Chapter Review: How Beliefs Determine Leadership Effectiveness

Chapter Title: How Beliefs Determine Leadership Effectiveness Author: Kawsar Koodaruth Book: She Leads Vol. II Publisher and Year: ZionPearl Publishers, 2023 Leadership is one of the most sensitive engagements anyone can toss themselves into. Yet, it’s almost unavoidable...
Cover and Blurb of Lady Diversity Power book. ILLUSTRATION/KMD Books/Hazel Herrington & Karen McDermott.

Book Review: Lady Diversity Power

Curated By: Hazel Herrington & Karen McDermott (and Co-authors) Publisher: KMD Books, Australia Year of Publishing: 2022 Reviewer: Wangari Njoroge The global business world’s landscape is transforming, marking the decline of the traditional image of a white, middle-aged...
Cover of Chained by Beliefs book by Kawsar Koodaruth, a Life/Business Coach and Psychotherapist. PHOTO/Courtesy.

BOOK REVIEW: Chained by Beliefs

Author: Kawsar Koodaruth Publisher and Year: Reach Publishers, 2022 Contacts: Kawsar Koodaruth Within its pages lies the power to emancipate yourself by shifting your mindset to positivity and trampling negative energy and self-disqualification. In her life as a coach...

The Power of Mentorship: Reflections from a mentor, co-author

When those in a vantage point fail to seek, and also to offer, mentorship, the missed opportunities yield untapped potential and unfulfilled dreams, impending societal progress. In this chapter, Dr. Orina shares her story with...