This archive report was first published on 26 July 2021.
Published on July 26, 2021, Nairobi 5453: Photographic Slices and Personal Musings is a captivating coffee table book that delves into the city's rich history and culture.
Co-authored by Susan and Natalie Githuku, the book is a modern take on Nairobi's transformation from a swamp in 1899 to a vibrant city filled with love, contradictions, and stories of its people.
The book is divided into two parts: Photographic Slices, which features stunning photographs of modern Nairobi, and Personal Musings, where notable Kenyans share their personal stories about the city's growth and its impact on their lives.
One of the authors, Susan Githuku, shares her own story, capturing Nairobi from her perspective from 1968 to date. Her account of the assassination of Tom Mboya in 1969 is particularly poignant, as she poetically describes the city's collective paralysis and the long, bewildered wail that followed.
Other writers contributing to the book include Oyunga Pala, Dr. Frank Njenga, John Sibi-Okumu, Anna Trzebinski, and Lisa Christoffersen, among others.
With its glossy photographs and engaging stories, Nairobi 5453 is a must-read for anyone interested in the city's history and culture.
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