"You ask what they felt. You ask if they felt at all. You ask such impossible questions."

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VASHTI REFUSED TO DANCE by Makena Onjerika

When the comrades of the University of Nairobi take to the streets, nothing gets in their way. Well, almost nothing.

SIRENS by Lutivini Majanja

This essay is also described as the lost chapter, that never made it to the book, One Day I Will Write About This Place.

I AM A HOMOSEXUAL MUM by Binyavanga Wainaina

A father's love defends his daughter's honour.

THE JOURNEY by Cynthia Abdallah

She was no ordinary child and even the gods knew that.

SPIRIT CHILD by Alex Ikawah

Rabid is in action at his sell-out concert and three friends are having a time of their life, but there is more than excitement in the air.

THE FEAST by Rose Odengo

The Kenyan coast is not just beautiful, it is enchanting and full of surprises.

BEACH BOY by Troy Onyango

When the spirits of the lake rage they take no prisoners.

NYAWAWA by Brenda Midamba

The island of Zanzibar was the centre of the East African slave trade. Are you brave enough to delve into its past?

THE CHAMBER by mwihaki

When a lunchtime meal gives more than a second helping.

UNDERWEAR LAUGHTER by Joshua Mmali

A newly married coupled grapple with the name game.

A WIFE BY HER NAME by Fungai Tichawangana

An aspiring footballer's heart goes all mushy.

KADZO's KITTEN by Sarah Forde Owuor

The hustle in Lagos is full of twists and turns. Don't you think?

STAYING AFLOAT by Unoma Azuah

Sometimes you've got to do what you've got to do.

THIS IS NOT AU REVOIR by Zukiswa Wanner

For Binya: “Even if he will be known most outside the literary world for his hair and his style, as a radical who dared to be different. He will be remembered by many for his great spirit, his bravery, his outspoken-ness. But most of all he needs to be remembered for the writing. “

TRIBUTE TO BINYAVANGA WAINAINA by Billy Kahora

Nipe Story (Tell Me A Story) is a fortnightly Kenyan podcast that gives a voice to written short stories. This podcast is hosted by Kevin Mwachiro. @kevmwachiro Karibu! Welcome.

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