{"product_id":"9781926906003","title":"Kivuli Cha Sakawa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cb\u003e Kivuli cha Sakawa \u003c\/b\u003e (Sakawa's Ghost) \u003c\/i\u003e, written in Kiswahili, the major lingua franca in the East African region, is a story about one of Africa's legendary heroes who was at the forefront in the battle against colonialism and its evils. Legend has it that he was a seer and that many of his predictions have come to pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this this story, Sakawa finds himself at crossroads following the death of his father, a prominent leader in his own right. \u003cbr\u003eConservative elders in his community who feel threatened by this youngster destined to be a great leader fight him tooth and nail to subdue his shinning star. Will they succeed?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSakawa Ng'iti indeed existed and lived among the Abagusii community in western Kenya at the turn of 19th Century (1800). \u003cbr\u003eThe unfolding episode in this book did indeed take place, although probably in slightly a different way. \u003cbr\u003eBy chronicling this episode, the author gives the story a new lease of artistic life and offers opportunity for others to comments and\/or offer versions of the story as they understand it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is what others say about the work:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \"The publication of \u003cb\u003e Kivuli cha Sakawa\u003c\/b\u003e is a very important step in developing Swahili literature in general and the preservation of African culture in particular for the benefit of future generations.....\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Dr Mwenda Mukuthuria, Director, Board of Postgraduate Studies - Chuka University College, Kenya.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e \"Apart from reminding us abaout Sakawa - the Gusii legend and cultural hero, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e Kivuli cha Sakawa \u003c\/b\u003e is an important contribution towards the efforts of preserving the culture of Abagusii community that lives in south western Kenya.\" \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e - Prof Kefa Otiso, Department of Geography, University of Bowling Green, Bowling Green, OH, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e About the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis anthologized short stories include Mrithi Nini Wanangu? [KLB], Shetani Hana Hatia [Focus] na Giza la Kumi Kumi [Phoenix]. Matundura has also contributed chapters in Kiswahili scholarly books and journals. He deliberately writes in Kiswahili because he feels it is an important African language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnock Bitugi Matundura was born in Bomoseri village, Gucha District in 1973 in Kenya. He grew up in Kericho and went to Kipketer Primary School. \u003cbr\u003eHe later joined the Starehe Boys' Centre and School for his secondary education before studying for a degree in education at Moi University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThereafter, Matundura worked briefly as a news editor for the national broadcaster, \u003ci\u003e Kenya Broadcasting Corporation \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ebefore going to graduate school where he attained a Master of Arts degree in Swahili studies at the University of Nairobi. \u003cbr\u003eHe had a short stint at \u003ci\u003e Nation Media Group\u003c\/i\u003e before venturing into teaching at local universities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a number of children's books to his credit, Bitugi Matundura has carved a niche in Kenya's children's literature. \u003cbr\u003eHis narratives are informed by a rare appeal to cosmopolitan and trans-ethnic tolerance. \u003cbr\u003eHis book, \u003ci\u003e Sitaki Iwe Siri\u003c\/i\u003e (Longhorn Publishers, Nairobi) won the second place in \u003ci\u003e Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature Award, 2009\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003eThis is the highest and most coveted literary prize in East and Central Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis other works include \u003ci\u003e Mkasa wa Shujaa Liyongo\u003c\/i\u003e (2001) [Phoenix], \u003ci\u003e Mwepesi wa Kusahau\u003c\/i\u003e (2005) [Phoenix], \u003ci\u003e Masagisa na Zimwi Mbilikimo \u003c\/i\u003e (2007) [Phoenix], \u003ci\u003e Fahali Mtoboa Siri\u003c\/i\u003e (2008) [Focus], \u003ci\u003e Maadui wa Maria\u003c\/i\u003e (2008) [Vide Muwa], \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJumamosi ya Mkosi\u003c\/i\u003e (2008) [Phoenix], \u003ci\u003e Kisa Cha Nyange\u003c\/i\u003e (2009) [E.A.E.P], \u003ci\u003e Mamba Mnafiki\u003c\/i\u003e (2009) [E.A.E.P] and \u003ci\u003e Mbwa na Sungura\u003c\/i\u003e (2009) \u003cbr\u003e[E.A.E.P], among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nsemia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47040193495280,"sku":"9781926906003","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781926906003_p0.jpg?v=1763635419","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781926906003","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}