Dear Friends,

2026 is taking shape. We are honoured to announce the publication of Born at the End of the World by author, teacher, and storyteller Donica Merhazion. Co-published with Catalyst Press in the US, this book marks the sixth Mvua Press title. Born at the End of the World will launch worldwide in February. Based on the true story of the author’s parents who fell in love, embroiled in the horrors of Ethiopia’s and Eritrea’s Red Terror,Born at the End of the World is a story of the courage, connection, and resilience of an African couple—a powerful paean to ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Click here to get a copy of Born at the End of the World ahead of the launch.‍

‍Rough Silk author Deborah Auko Tendo tells the story of her relationship with her father in the new edition of her bestselling, originally self-published tell-all. Tendo pours her father’s life into the pages of Rough Silk—his polygamy, his alcoholism, his battle with cancer, and through it all, the depth of love in the lifelong bond he and Tendo shared. The book is set against the historical fabric of issues and events that shaped modern Kenya in the post-independence era, including HIV/Aids, ethnic rivalries, and corruption. Get a copy of Rough Silk ahead of the launch here.

‍For now, on behalf of the entire eKitabu team, I want to wish you all a wonderful holiday season and sincerely thank you for the journey we shared in 2025.

Explore the entire eKitabu Monthly Newsletter December 2025 here.

Warmest regards,

Will