Poem: Gĩthakainĩ (In the Forest) by Rehema Njoki Kibugi
Gĩthakainĩ (In the Forest) recited in the video above by my niece Rehema Njoki Kibugi is part of a collection of 10 poems that I wrote themed around Indigenous people,…
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Poem: Cama wa Gĩkũyũ (The sweetness of Kikuyu) by Richard Wanjohi Maina
Cama wa Gĩkũyũ (The sweetness of Kikuyu) is part of a collection of 10 poems that I wrote themed around Indigenous people, culture, life, love, nature, and advocacy for indigenous…
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Poem: Ũrĩ Waigua (Have you ever Heard)
This poem ũri waigua (Have you ever heard) is part of a collection of 10 poems that I wrote themed around Indigenous people, culture, life, love, nature, and the advocacy…
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Poem: Ithe na nyina wa Njoroge (Dear Njoroge’s mum and dad)
This poem Ithe na Nyina wa Njoroge ( Dear Njoroge’s mum and dad) is part of a collection of 10 poems that I wrote themed around Indigenous people, culture, life,…
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Poem: Maica matikwenda mwĩthũnũro ( Life is for the humble)
This poem Maica matikwenda mwĩthũnũro (Life is for the humble) is part of a collection of 10 poems that I wrote themed around Indigenous people, culture, life, love, nature, and…
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Poem: Gĩkũyũ to kũaria tu (Kikuyu is more than just a spoken language )
This poem Gĩkũyũ to kũaria tu (Kikuyu is more than just a spoken language ) is part of a collection of 10 poems that I wrote themed around Indigenous people,…
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New Poem: Wendo nĩ ihũa (Love is a flower)
This poem Wendo nĩ ihũa (Love is a flower) is part of a collection of 10 poems that I wrote themed around […]
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Creating Season 2 of KenyanPoet’s Podcast, Lessons
After many days of frustration, and confusion trying to figure out the nuts and bolts, things eventually started falling into place. Looking back, I'd like to share a few lessons…
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My done list; Reflections on turning 40 years
Last month, I turned 40. I don’t recall being as excited and as reflective when I turned 30. So much has happened […]
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Reflections at 40, reviving a podcast & venturing into children’s poetry
Last month, I turned 40. As I marked this day, I did what most people approaching 40 do, I looked back at […]
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