Back Issues

ISSUE IV


Fiction

Introduction
By Olivia Kidula & Kevin Rigathi

The Sacrifice
By Lauri Kubuitsile

Where The Gods Go
By Kevin Rigathi

Nonchalant
By Cheryl S Ntumy

Counting Heads
By James Kariuki


Interview

An Interview With Cheryl S Ntumy


Cover Art

When They Come For me
By Peter Marco


 

ISSUE III


Fiction

Rise of The Akafula
 by Andrew Charles Dakalira

The Last History
By Kevin Rigathi

Future Long Since Passed
by Lausdeus Otito Chiegboka

What Happens When It Rains
 by Michelle Angwenyi

The Mortuary Man
By Mark Lekan Lalude

The Real Deal
By James Kariuki

The World is Mine
By Kris kabiru


Cover Art

Akafula
 by Peter Marco


Review

"Perhaps, then, the most interesting thing about this anthology is how stark a light it sheds on the world around us. Whether they are calling our attention to louder things like climate change, or quieter things like the sound of the rain or cuts on people’s arms – the stories in this anthology give context and new perspective to many old puzzles."

- Michael Onsando, Brainstorm

I must praise the beautiful cover art by Kenyan digital artist, animator and illustrator, Peter Marco, which illustrates Andrew Dakalira’s “Rise of the Akafula” perfectly. His art is sharp, well-composed and lovely to look at. I hope to see more of his work illustrating the African speculative in the future.

- Wole Talabi, Omenana


 

ISSUE II


Fiction

Jemmi
by Judyannette Muchiri

The True Story of Banga/Tishi
by Michelle Angwenyi

The Doctor’s Trick
by Sally Ireri & Kevin Rigathi

Ms. Takes
by Nanania

The Economy of Spoons
by Kevin Rigathi

Pinocchia
by Kena Muigai

Old Man’s Clutter
by Sabrina Najib

A Fresh Start
by Nadya Ngumi

Poetry


Rhyme & Reason
by Melchizedek Muya

Limbic Resonance
by Macushla

Orange Needs More than Blue
by Sabrina Najib

Lost in the Stars
by Andy Awiti


Cover Art

Soni & Q.O
by Peter Marco


Review

"A lot has been said about how Kenyan writing is not good enough and as much as I don’t want to take part of that, this anthology shows that people are just not reading Kenyan writers who are writing right now about the things that THEY want to write about."

- Aisha Ali, Binti Mswahili


 

ISSUE I


Fiction

Among The Shadows
 by Kevin Rigathi

The Fracturing
by Wairimu Muriithi

A War of Harmony
by Kevin Rigathi

The Tunnel 
by Peter Nena

Stolen Parts 
by Kevin Rigathi

The Soulless
By Peter Nena

Hubishi na Akuzikaye
by Ondi Madete

Bad Bodies
by K.G. Nderitu

Lovebird 
by Olivia Kidula


Cover Art

Walk on Water
 by Peter Marco


Review

"It is a book suffused with some of the best writing talent in the city, and it makes for fascinating reading."

- Iloti Mutoka, UP Nairobi

"It’s a good read but it’s easy to see that it’s all indie material. Indie material is good, indie material has heart and indie material has soul."

- Kris Kabiru, Bad Trips On Scary Journeys