Kileleshwa : a tale of love, betrayal and corruption in Kenya.

When Sembe discovers that Amu, her husband of fifteen years, is having an affair with another woman, she moves out of the matrimonial home, but is persuaded to return by relatives and friends. However, a few months later, when Amu comes home to reveal that his mistress is pregnant with his child, ev...

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Main Author: Juma, Laurence
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Langaa RPCIG, 2010.
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Summary:When Sembe discovers that Amu, her husband of fifteen years, is having an affair with another woman, she moves out of the matrimonial home, but is persuaded to return by relatives and friends. However, a few months later, when Amu comes home to reveal that his mistress is pregnant with his child, everything crumbles. The social networks, customs and love that had restrained her from leaving him initially are overcome by the deep feelings of betrayal. The spouses, unable to resolve the matter amicably, immerse in a needless and senseless altercation that culminates in a physical fight. Sembe mo.
Physical Description:1 online resource (326 pages)
ISBN:9789956715572
9956715573
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.