Christopher Okemwa Volgorde van de boeken

The collection features poems that delve into pressing issues in Kenya, including politics, war, nature, love, and grief. It reflects on the poet's cultural heritage, emphasizing themes of ancestry and identity. Additionally, it addresses contemporary global events, such as the impact of the Corona pandemic. The bilingual format enhances accessibility, allowing a broader audience to engage with the rich tapestry of societal beliefs and practices woven throughout the verses.

The alarm and the horror that characterized the years 2020 and 2021 are fading fast, gone, or about to go, while the gentle footsteps of the Guardian spirit can be heard yonder. Images of spring, sunlight, blazing candles, brilliant flowers, and moonlit nights are taking center stage in our minds. There is hope for a better life, and a healthy situation in the world in 2022 as people start to gather on the streets, hugging and kissing; their mask-less faces display laughter, giggles, and beauty. In incredible abundance, life has come or is soon coming back, rushing in, bending down to pick up its old cloth. This anthology, Coming Out of Isolation: Poems on Resilience, Triumph & Hope, features poems written by poets after their endless days in lockdown and self-isolation. The poems herein express the poets' feelings and thoughts in a new way with a healing tonal quality, brighter and pleasant imageries, and new lively metaphors.

Sabina the Rain Girl is a fast-paced story that captures a young girl's determination to save her community from impending hunger. In A show of bravery, Sabina navigates through dangerous courses!

Focusing on the rich oral traditions of the Abagusii community in Kenya, this book explores how their oral poetry encapsulates various aspects of life, including social, political, and economic dimensions, as well as history and cultural values. It highlights the integral role of oral poetry in significant life events such as births, initiations, marriages, and funerals, showcasing its importance in preserving proverbs, riddles, and folktales that reflect the community's identity and heritage.

Focusing on Kenyan politics, this collection of poems delves into themes of governance, negative ethnicity, and political violence. Selected from the author's previous works, it reflects the complexities and challenges faced in the political landscape of Kenya, offering poignant insights and evocative imagery.