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“Our fathers fought bravely. But do you know the biggest weapon unleashed by the enemy against them? It was not the Maxim gun. It was division among them. Why? Because a people united in faith are stronger than the bomb”

Quote by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

Book:A Grain of Wheat
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A Grain of Wheat

This novel delves into the lives of individuals during the tumultuous period of the Mau Mau rebellion in Kenya, exploring themes of colonialism, resistance, and the struggle for independence. more

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