At Paukwa, we believe that words have inimitable power. They plant seeds of hope, and affirm our deepest griefs; they help us discover places in ourselves we didn’t know were there.
Our next story collection will celebrate all the wonderful ways that Kenyan poetry has evoked these and more. We’ve named it #KePoems, and we aim to pay homage to works that have been carefully crafted by masterful Kenyan poets throughout the ages.
These poems we will share with you are the result of a painstaking sifting through words to uncover the ones that will strike the soul just so. Their remarkable verses remind us of the potency of a well-intentioned pause and the need to open our minds to new possibilities. By holding up a mirror to our experiences and allowing us to walk in the shoes of another, Kenyan poetry has fostered understanding and profound empathy.
So, Paukwa reader, we hope that you will brood, delight, and be sincerely moved as we unearth the sensational world of #KePoems.
