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  • The Client Meant for Me

    Her biggest challenge in life, was not running a business, she was managing that. No, her challenge was getting a decent access road, one that didn’t flood, or get muddy with each flash of rain. She needed money to fix the access road to their home. Her business could not afford it as an expense,…

  • David Maloba – Illustrator in Kenya

    I’ve been lucky to be introduced to awesome illustrators this month. This post today features another artistic talent based in Kenya, David Maloba. His art is fresh, and certainly, up and coming. I sent him a few questions for this interview, which he gladly answered. Read on to discover what he has to say about…

  • How to Invest in Real Estate in Kenya by Kariuki Waweru

    On this post, we celebrate and feature one of Kenya’s Registered Valuers, Kariuki Waweru. He has written an invaluable book on How To Invest in Real Estate in Kenya. This book has a wealth of information on how to invest, tips on home ownership in Kenya and how to navigate the confusing world of loans…

  • Humphrey Osoro – Comic Artist & Graphic Designer in Kenya

    Are you curious about what it’s like to be a Comic Artist and Graphic designer in Kenya? I’m excited to feature Humphrey Osoro who fits both of these titles. There was a time I thought I’d try to be a comic artist ( manga-ka – CLAMP had inspired me at the time) but the drawing…

  • 5 Ways to Create a Book Cover in Kenya

    Do you want to create a book cover for your completed book, and don’t know where to start? Check out these five ideas to get you going. Once you have your book title, it’s time to create a cover for your book. The following five options will get you started. Online Resources Canva.com Canva is…

  • Where to start – Self-Publishing or Traditional Publishing in Kenya?

    Self-Publishing is a great word in Nairobi! ellyinnairobi.com A reader sent me a message and told me, ‘ I have a THING for words. I have been low-key writing for a while now, and I think it’s time the world gets a piece of my taste and style.’ Inspired words if I ever heard any!…

  • Loving Feedback!

    https://web.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Fpermalink.php%3Fstory_fbid%3D2116724845058458%26id%3D2104421509622125&width=500I feel blessed this week because I got my book read.  It’s a great shot of inspiration right here.  

  • Calculating Self- Publishing Costs in Kenya – Non-Fiction Books

    Break out the calculator!  It’s all about the Word Count! I have had a few questions about what the process of self-publishing a physical book in Kenya looks like.  What does it take?  How much does it cost?  So, let’s calculate the cost of printing a book in Kenya in this post. Are you ready…

  • Cera’s Fruit of Life

    Dust sifted in a fine cloud covering her forehead.  Cera closed her eyes fast, tasting fine red soil on her lips.  She blinked away dust and continued her climb up the steep cliff.  Fingers grabbed at roots and jutting rocks that felt sturdy enough to hold her.  She wedged her foot into crevices, always reaching. …

  • Ocean trinkets – Art & Craft

    A burst of inspiration struck this afternoon.  We collected shells on the beach during a trip to Diani, and we had this huge bag of shells we didn’t know what to do with.  Anyway, the inspiration came from browsing pinterest, and finding these great seaside jars made over at Completely-Coastal. So, got to work collecting…