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Our Bookshop
Our Bookshop brings together books and publications that contribute to the preservation, study and enjoyment of Agìkūyū and African history, culture, language, religion, literature and indigenous knowledge.
The collection includes works on Gìkūyū language and oral literature, history, traditions, spirituality, proverbs, storytelling, cultural knowledge and broader African thought.
These books are more than reading materials. They are repositories of memory, knowledge and ideas that allow readers to encounter African intellectual and cultural traditions across generations.
20 titles in our collection
Gìkūyū Oral Literature
An introduction to the rich world of Gìkūyū oral expression—stories, songs, proverbs, riddles, sayings and other forms through which generations have preserved knowledge, values and memory.
Ksh 1,000
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Kikuyu Botanical
A fascinating guide to plants known and used by the Agìkūyū, opening a window into the relationship between people, plants, healing, food, environment and indigenous knowledge.
Ksh 1,800
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Kenda Mūiyūru
A work that takes readers into Gìkūyū cultural knowledge and imagination, preserving ideas and expressions that connect language, memory and community life.
Ksh 1,800
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African Religion: The Moral Tradition of Abundant Life
An exploration of African religious thought as a moral and communal way of life, showing how spirituality, relationships, responsibility and the pursuit of well-being are deeply interconnected.
Ksh 1,700
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What Is Not Sacred: African Spirituality
A thought-provoking examination of African religion and morality that invites readers to reconsider what African communities have traditionally understood as sacred, meaningful and life-giving.
Ksh 2,400
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1,000 Gìkūyū Proverbs
A collection of one thousand Gìkūyū proverbs offering memorable windows into wisdom, humor, relationships, character and the practical philosophy of everyday life.
Ksh 800
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The Kikuyu People
An accessible account of the Agìkūyū people and their cultural world, offering readers an opportunity to encounter aspects of their history, traditions and social life.
Ksh 500
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The Perfect Nine
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o reimagines the Gìkūyū origin story through an epic poetic journey centered on Gìkūyū and Mūmbi’s nine daughters and their descendants.
Ksh 3,200
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Kariūki na Mūthoni
A Gìkūyū-language story that brings language and imagination together, making it a valuable read for learners, families and anyone interested in experiencing Gìkūyū through storytelling.
Ksh 500
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Ng'ano 15 cia Ūgìkūyū
Fifteen Gìkūyū stories gathered into one collection, offering young and older readers an enjoyable way to encounter traditional storytelling, language, humor and cultural wisdom.
Ksh 500
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Rūgendo rwa Mūgendi
A Gìkūyū literary journey that invites readers to follow the experiences of its characters while encountering the richness, rhythm and expressive power of the Gìkūyū language.
Ksh 800
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African Civilization
A wide-ranging reflection on African civilization, knowledge and heritage that encourages readers to look beyond colonial interpretations and engage seriously with Africa's intellectual and cultural contributions.
Ksh 800
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Kikuyu Folktales
A collection that preserves the imaginative world of Gìkūyū storytelling, where animals, people, ancestors, nature and everyday life become vehicles for teaching, entertainment and reflection.
Ksh 800
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African Religions in the Diaspora
An exploration of how African religious ideas, practices and identities have travelled beyond the continent and continued to shape communities and spiritual life across the diaspora.
Ksh 900
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Kīrīra kìa Ūgìkūyū
A valuable work for readers seeking to encounter Gìkūyū cultural knowledge through the language itself, preserving expressions and ideas that carry memories of an earlier social and spiritual world.
Ksh 800
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Swords of Kirinyaga: The Fight for Land and Freedom
A look into Africa's history through the symbolism, craftsmanship and use of swords and other weapons, highlighting their place within societies, leadership, warfare and cultural identity.
Ksh 800
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The Southern Kikuyu, Volumes 1–3
A major ethnographic record of the Agìkūyū of southern Kenya, offering detailed documentation of social organization, beliefs, customs, rituals and everyday life. An important reference for anyone researching Gìkūyū culture and history.
Ksh 24,000
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Ūrathi wa Cege wa Kībĩrū
A work centered on the prophetic traditions associated with Cege wa Kībĩrū, opening a window into Gìkūyū ideas about prophecy, memory, history and the interpretation of events.
Ksh 700
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A Tapestry of Menopause Among Traditional Agìkūyū Women
A thoughtful exploration of menopause through the lived experiences and oral testimonies of traditional Agìkūyū women. The book brings together culture, womanhood, reproduction and indigenous knowledge, revealing how the transition into menopause was understood and valued within Agìkūyū society.
Ksh 2,400
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Concepts of God in Africa
Mbiti’s Concepts of God in Africa explores African understandings of God as the Supreme Creator, Sustainer and Ruler of the universe, examining how different African communities express God’s nature, attributes and relationship with human beings through their languages, beliefs, prayers, stories and rituals.
Ksh 3,200
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