Harry's Publications

29/05/2025

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o stands as a towering figure in African literature and intellectual thought—a writer, scholar, and activist whose voice has echoed across continents, calling for justice, cultural pride, and linguistic decolonization.

Born in 1938 in colonial Kenya, Ngũgĩ’s journey from a young boy in Limuru to one of the world's most revered literary voices is a testament to the power of words in shaping resistance and reclaiming identity. Through his early novels, including Weep Not, Child and The River Between, he offered the world a deeply human perspective on the scars of colonialism and the struggle for independence. These stories captured the complexities of a changing Kenya, always with empathy, clarity, and truth.

Yet Ngũgĩ's true radical legacy lies not only in what he wrote but in how and why he wrote. In a courageous break from the traditions of Western literary norms, he abandoned English in favor of his native Gikuyu, arguing that language is not just a medium—it is a carrier of culture, memory, and freedom. His seminal essay collection, Decolonising the Mind, remains a powerful blueprint for postcolonial liberation through language and narrative.

Imprisoned for his beliefs and censored for his convictions, Ngũgĩ never wavered. Even from a prison cell, he continued to write—most notably composing Devil on the Cross on toilet paper. His commitment to truth and justice, even under threat, is a beacon to writers, scholars, and activists around the globe.

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o has given Africa and the world more than novels or essays—he has gifted us a vision. A vision where African languages thrive, where culture is not commodified but cherished, and where literature serves as a tool of empowerment, not erasure.

Today, we honor not just the writer, but the revolutionary mind and indomitable spirit. In every sentence he writes, in every tongue he lifts, Ngũgĩ teaches us that to reclaim our stories is to reclaim ourselves.

May his words continue to ignite the fires of liberation for generations to come.

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11/04/2025

This is one of the most phenomenal stories I have encountered in my career as an author and publisher. It is extremely unbelievable and breathtaking. Truly, who our parents are and how we grew up doesn't define our destiny. The barricades do not matter, and only we can stop ourselves.

The author of picking up the pieces was born in Kenya and partially raised in Uganda in her childhood years. She went to school in Mombasa and Nyanza for her Primary and high school respectively. She is a mental health and psychiatric nurse known by many for her passion in creating and participating in mental health awareness forums. The author is also a fervent believer in matters spirituality and the supremacy of the creator of the universe.

Her hobbies include reading, researching, nature exploration and sports.

The author's passion for mentoring the youth and young children has compelled her to start the journey of writing stories such as this as she has seen the dire need of the society to relook into its 'norms' that no longer hold water in the upbringing of a child and by extension, marriage and status.

Nurturing has its complexities which of course, diverges from one household to another, however, there are basics that cut across households, yet still overlooked!

This story delves into the dynamics of life purportedly created by the choices of our parents; the consequences of these in our lives as children and as adults.
A summation of infidelity and betrayal, orphan-hood, gender based violence, education, rejection, early marriage, childbearing, child loss, depression and, resilience through it all—*Picking up the Pieces* all the way up!

No condition is permanent, chase your dreams, no matter your age, your situation: your social, economic and academic backgrounds not withstanding. *Dreams don't die, dreamers do*! Be wise, be bold, pick up your pieces and brave the odds!

This book is available as a paperback. Get your copy, imbibe the inspiration before you expire. Everything has a timeline.

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28/12/2024

07/12/2024

Kirungu Kimungu is arguably one of the biggest talents of our times. His words are woven in such a way that they will take your breath away. What perplexed me is his expertise of throwing in cliffhangers that will leave the reader perching on their seat edges.

Synopsis

Rescued from the underground and other stories is a short story anthology written by Kirungu Kimungu. It entails four breath-taking short stories that will leave you on the edge of your seat while turning the pages. The captivating stories explore a wide array of themes, including love, betrayal, loyalty, religion, cults, politics, forgiveness, etc.

The first story, “Differently Oriented” centres around Jacobs and his troublesome wife, Bernice. Apparently, Jacobs has started hitting the bottle hard owing solely to marital problems precipitated by his wayward wife. His concerted efforts to salvage the matrimony bear no fruit because Bernice is uninterested. During that tumultuous period, Jacobs falls in love with a girl called Natasha which leads to a whirlwind affair. Unbeknownst to him, Natasha and Bernice are lovers too and when he finally busts on them, he can seldom believe his eyes.

“Second Chance” is the second story of the anthology and it revolves around Charlie and Lucia. The two meet by chance in a popular spot in Nairobi city. Lucia, a degenerate drug addict at the time, begs for Charlie's help. She appears malnourished, haggard, and wretched in every aspect. Charlie is hesitant at first but he eventually obliges her, which marks the beginning of a vibrant relationship and Lucia's transition. Later on, Lucia cuckolds Charlie by getting married to Charlie's friend, which shunts him into self-denial and depression. A few years down the line, Lucia shows up seeking forgiveness and drops a bombshell that Charlie has a son.

The third story “Rescued from the Underworld” revolves around a mortician called Makamu. His life experiences a complete turnaround after meeting Queen Shanita in his line of duty. The enchanting Shanita befriends Makamu before offering him the most outrageous business deal one can ever think of. She asks Makamu to start harvesting given organs from dead bodies. The money she offers him is simply jaw dropping and irresistible. Gradually, Makamu gravitates towards an underworld cult with far-reaching repercussions. He jolts back to reality after being forced to sacrifice his son. That's when he seeks redemption through the help of Apostle Kalama.

The fourth and last story “The Press Conference” explores the themes of politics and betrayal, among others. It revolves around the MCA for Limbo ward who calls for a press conference to clear his name following malicious allegations that he had a hand in the murder of his former personal assistant. The two had broken ranks a few months earlier after the PA spread unfounded rumours that his boss, who at the time lay indisposed in a hospital bed after food poisoning, was certainly headed for an early grave. He even has the nerve to purchase an expensive suit in order to make a dashing appearance at the MCA's inevitable funeral. The MCA survives miraculously and the first thing he does upon being discharged is to give the marching orders for his villainous PA. Later, the latter is murdered in unclear circumstances.

The stories are enchanting and gripping, to say the least. They will surely have your adrenaline kicking in full throttle.

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07/07/2024

Everyone of us has faced some setbacks in life. But we hardly like to talk bout those scars. I used to feel the same way It was until 2007 when I started to talk and share those past pain and how they propelled me to be the person am pursuing to become. Anytime I shared my story on my page I would receive messages from several people who were on the verge of giving up sharing with me on how the post has encouraged them. We don’t share our scars for self pity but to help someone else facing the same predicament heal.

Am quite sure the challenges that you are facing today if you were to face them 10 years ago they could have overwhelmed you. Those challenges are not meant to destroy you but to build your mental toughness.

The reality about life is you will never live a stress free life. I think life could be boring if everything we wanted was handed to us on a silver platter. It’s through those struggles that life becomes beautiful.
Many people on social media always want to present a happy and a perfect human being. The big mistake we make as mentors and people that they are looking up to is we like to show them medals when they are looking for scars.

I have heard people say trust the process which is okay but it would have been more beneficial if we were to share the process itself. The formula/process of a mathematical question has more marks than the answer itself. They want as to share how we got those medals. It's even through sharing the process that our success story become inspiring.

My life story is a true definition of success cover with thorns