This is a book recently published by my friend, author Naomy Njeri Hyvönen, and I’m republishing the details here with her permission. I’m sharing it because it offers a powerful contribution to conversations on decolonization, drawing attention to stories and perspectives that are often left out of mainstream accounts of Kenya’s history. Through its blend of fiction and historical reflection, it opens up space for rethinking how we understand governance, identity, and resilience in postcolonial contexts.

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The Eve Years of Reformation is a poignant chronicle of transformation that captures the enduring spirit of resilience amidst the changes in Kenya’s social and political landscape. Through a richly layered story, the book offers a unique lens into the country’s transformation over recent decades.

Set in the pivotal years prior to the Independence of Kenya and then following the end of President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi’s era, this novel weaves together fiction and historical facets – those that history books often leave unsaid. Through detailed character studies and socio-political reflections, this work explores themes of governance, identity, and resilience within the broader context of Kenya’s national reformation.

A remarkable blend of untold stories, historical insight and a foresight into future, The Eve Years of Reformation uncovers lesser-known perspectives of Kenya’s complex past, offering readers a thoughtful exploration of the country’s evolution from colonial rule to independence and beyond. This is an essential read for anyone intrigued by African history, political transformation, and the extraordinary zeal of people in the face of change.