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This autobiographical work, a sequel to the previously published "Maisha yangu", was written when Robert was 50 years of age, just a few years before his death in 1962. Robert frequently interspersed passages of poetry into his prose texts. In this…

Written with many features taken from the oral tradition, this play is about the attempts of women to heave the “mother- pillar,” which symbolizes peace and prosperity for women. Their attempts fail due to lack of unity and tenacity.

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A historical play set in the Kenya coastal town of Mombasa during the Portuguese occupation. The story revolves around a local potentate, Hassan bin Yusuf, who attempts without success to avoid war with the Portuguese. It is the only Kenyan Swahili…

A seven-act play set in Tanzania at the time of the war with Uganda, which dramatically impoverished the country. The plot centers on a Tanzanian family attempting to deal with the reduced circumstances of life caused by the shortage of many…

A float designed as a baby Jayhawk egg, KU written on the side, is the background for the KU marching band on the Memorial Stadium track.

Image showing the official University of Kansas Jayhawks through the years.

As Given by eye witnesses of the barbarous scene unparalleled in the history of civilized warfare. 150 persons were killed and nearly 200 houses burned. Published on the 21st anniversary.

Sketch from Harper's Weekly.