arabic poetry Stories

Lamu Muslim cleric Tantawy excites faithful with poetic delivery of sermons in mosques
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 04, 2025

He says after the scholar was amazed at how proficient he was in reading and analysing the Quran at his tender age, he decided to give him the name Ta...

New poetry collection seeks justice for Gen Z protesters killed by police
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 21, 2024

The launch of activist Sungu Oyoo’s fresh collection of poems was like a hallmark of social justice consciousness.

24-year-old launches book delving into pressing social issues faced by Somalis
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 04, 2024

"Divine Disorder" delves into matters of love, mental health, and social justice and offers ways on how to deal with issues of friendship, heartbreak,...

Historic win for first female winner in Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize
Manny Anyango  |  Feb 10, 2024

The award brought together industry leaders and other stakeholders, both from Kenya and Tanzania, to witness the event, intending to promote reading a...

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