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There is excitement in the air as the celebration of Kenya’s pioneer novel, by a black Kenyan, Weep Not, Child, first published 51 years ago, draws closer.

Even as we anticipate the celebration, we should reflect on our achievements and challenges. So much has changed since then. Themes have shifted from the clamour for independence, to disillusionment, to the fight for freedom of expression, to corruption, tribalism and nepotism, and to terrorism; such has been the pattern of our social fabric as reflected by our scribes.

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