Description
This book is a collection of short stories by the acclaimed Ugandan author Barbara Kimenye, first published in 1966. It serves as a sequel to her earlier work, Kalasanda, continuing to explore the vibrant lives of the inhabitants of the fictional village of Kalasanda in Buganda, Uganda. The stories provide a charming and insightful look into the everyday happenings, social customs, and the blend of tradition and modernity in a rural African setting.
The book is celebrated for its accessible writing style and its vivid portrayal of a community in transition. It has been a popular text for students of African literature, offering a gentle yet profound commentary on life in post-colonial East Africa.