Overview

Fresh out of high school, Ndombi dares to chase a different path in Kambi slums. He forms a theatre group to escape the lure of the Baghdad Boys gang. A chance encounter with an injured Indian girl turns his life upside down, as it tests his loyalty to his family and friends. As tensions flare and betrayal creeps into his inner circle, Ndombi must decide what, and who, is worth fighting for. This is a gripping tale of affection, ambition, and resilience set against a backdrop of slum life, where Ndombi pays the cost of dreaming big in a world that demands one plays small.

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Both entertaining and richly layered, Sun Rising in Kambi offers a tale about the love of art, the power of friendship, and the hope that drives dogged persistence. A must-read. - Michael Don, Professor of English at George Mason University and author of Partners and Strangers. The novella has a good balance of both character-driven and plot-driven narration. This is excellent! - Dr. Lily Mabura, Desert Writer's Award winner and author of Remembrance.

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John Ndavula is an author of children's storybooks and short fiction. His short fiction has appeared in journals such as Blue Fifth Review and Kikwetu: A Journal of East African Literature. His scholarly work includes books and academic articles in mass communication and literary criticism. He is the co-founder of Kikwetu: A Journal of East African Literature. He teaches communication studies at Murang'a University of Technology and holds a PhD in Mass Communication from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

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