Norisha publications
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Books
Explore Norisha’s school literature, teacher learning, regional guides and institutional books. Read an introduction and discover the ideas behind each title.
Discover the idea behind each book: open its introduction. These previews do not include the full manuscript or e-book. School titles are intended for Kenyan curriculum alignment and editorial evaluation; listing does not establish curriculum approval.
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Featured book · Enigmatic
Enigmatic
The promise. The proof.
A3 format · 297 × 420 mm
What does a dream owe the people who inherit it? Enigmatic explores Kenya’s history, Norisha’s philosophy and the work of turning dignity, leadership and opportunity into accountable institutions.
“A promise can be spoken in a moment. An institution must learn how to keep it when the moment has passed.”
Norisha Foundation.
USD 1,000
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Core pillars
- History & philosophy
- Human dignity
- Governance
- Institutional responsibility
Featured book · Project CanSinga Plus
CanSinga Plus
“Where Canaan Awaits”
A child’s interrupted schooling, a caregiver’s illness, insecure household income or a young person’s blocked opportunity: connected problems need coordinated responses. CanSinga Plus explains Norisha’s intended pathways through education, health, family protection, talent and livelihoods, with support close to where people live. Canaan + Singapore + Plus names the ambition; Braveland is a later Phase Two concept. The first priority is identifying beneficiaries and arranging appropriate interventions where people already live.
“A name can hold a destination before a programme has worked out its route.”
Norisha Foundation. A vision for communities and responsible delivery.
USD 800
Read more · Book introduction
Core pillars
- Education & health
- Family protection
- Talent & livelihoods
- Accountability
Project and partnership books
Project GoldenThunder
USD 300
In development — purchase opening later
The story and plan behind Project GoldenThunder, a proposed nationwide tree-growing programme across Kenya’s 47 counties working towards 50 million trees through phased planting and long-term care: consent, the right tree in the right place, nurseries, counting honestly and caring for trees over time.
The Donor Partnership Book
USD 200
In development — purchase opening later
A practical guide to partnering with Norisha Foundation: how donors and partners can support the mission, how contributions are governed, restricted and reported, and why partnership stays separate from purchases and subscriptions. Partnership never requires buying this book.
Regional development
Norisha Bahari
USD 500
Across the Coast, sea trade, farming, tourism and cultural heritage shape daily life. Norisha Bahari explores these strengths alongside access to education, care, water and livelihoods, and sets out proposed pathways for accountable community support.
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English · Regional guide
Across the Coast, sea trade, farming, tourism and cultural heritage shape daily life. Norisha Bahari explores these strengths alongside access to education, care, water and livelihoods, and sets out proposed pathways for accountable community support.
Core pillars
- People & culture
- Production
- Community needs
Norisha Upeo
USD 500
Pastoral livelihoods, enterprise and community resilience shape North Eastern Kenya. Norisha Upeo examines water access, mobility, learning and healthcare needs, connecting each proposed intervention to the people and places it should serve.
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English · Regional guide
Pastoral livelihoods, enterprise and community resilience shape North Eastern Kenya. Norisha Upeo examines water access, mobility, learning and healthcare needs, connecting each proposed intervention to the people and places it should serve.
Core pillars
- People & culture
- Production
- Community needs
Norisha Mwangaza
USD 500
From productive highlands to dryland farms, Eastern Kenya calls for responses suited to its varied landscapes. Norisha Mwangaza explores water, climate-aware livelihoods, education and care, with community needs guiding proposed priorities.
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English · Regional guide
From productive highlands to dryland farms, Eastern Kenya calls for responses suited to its varied landscapes. Norisha Mwangaza explores water, climate-aware livelihoods, education and care, with community needs guiding proposed priorities.
Core pillars
- People & culture
- Production
- Community needs
Norisha Ustawi
USD 500
Tea, coffee, enterprise and family networks form part of Central Kenya’s story. Norisha Ustawi considers how these strengths can support young people, caregivers and older residents through practical, traceable interventions.
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English · Regional guide
Tea, coffee, enterprise and family networks form part of Central Kenya’s story. Norisha Ustawi considers how these strengths can support young people, caregivers and older residents through practical, traceable interventions.
Core pillars
- People & culture
- Production
- Community needs
Norisha Umoja
USD 500
The Rift Valley combines technical enterprise, renewable-energy potential, tourism, pastoral livelihoods and growing towns. Norisha Umoja explores skills, innovation and needs-led support, including how solar and suitable wind resources could support future hubs after site assessment.
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English · Regional guide
The Rift Valley combines technical enterprise, renewable-energy potential, tourism, pastoral livelihoods and growing towns. Norisha Umoja explores skills, innovation and needs-led support, including how solar and suitable wind resources could support future hubs after site assessment.
Core pillars
- People & culture
- Production
- Community needs
Norisha Tumaini
USD 500
Western Kenya’s farming, culture and community enterprise offer strong foundations for opportunity. Norisha Tumaini explores education, family support, health access and livelihoods, showing how proposed assistance can build on these strengths.
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English · Regional guide
Western Kenya’s farming, culture and community enterprise offer strong foundations for opportunity. Norisha Tumaini explores education, family support, health access and livelihoods, showing how proposed assistance can build on these strengths.
Core pillars
- People & culture
- Production
- Community needs
Norisha Maarifa
USD 500
From Tabaka’s soapstone craftsmanship to lake livelihoods, education and enterprise, Nyanza has many sources of opportunity. Norisha Maarifa explores artisan skills, responsible value addition and community support, connecting proposed interventions to household needs and accountable delivery.
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English · Regional guide
From Tabaka’s soapstone craftsmanship to lake livelihoods, education and enterprise, Nyanza has many sources of opportunity. Norisha Maarifa explores artisan skills, responsible value addition and community support, connecting proposed interventions to household needs and accountable delivery.
Core pillars
- People & culture
- Production
- Community needs
Norisha Ubunifu
USD 500
Nairobi brings creativity and opportunity alongside uneven access to services. Norisha Ubunifu examines neighbourhood-level learning, protection, care and livelihoods, with proposed pathways that meet people where they live.
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English · Regional guide
Nairobi brings creativity and opportunity alongside uneven access to services. Norisha Ubunifu examines neighbourhood-level learning, protection, care and livelihoods, with proposed pathways that meet people where they live.
Core pillars
- People & culture
- Production
- Community needs
Teacher and tertiary learning
Literature Unwind
USD 30
A guide to interpreting literature through close reading, competing perspectives and carefully supported arguments. Designed for tertiary readers and educators, it connects criticism with seminar discussion and reflective teaching.
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English · Training manuscript
A guide to interpreting literature through close reading, competing perspectives and carefully supported arguments. Designed for tertiary readers and educators, it connects criticism with seminar discussion and reflective teaching.
Core pillars
- Teaching practice
- Assessment
- Reflection
Preparing Reflective English Teachers
USD 30
A professional learning guide to thoughtful English teaching: plan a lesson, choose evidence of learning and reflect on what to improve. It develops teaching judgement through practice and discussion rather than supplying answer keys.
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English · Training manuscript
A professional learning guide to thoughtful English teaching: plan a lesson, choose evidence of learning and reflect on what to improve. It develops teaching judgement through practice and discussion rather than supplying answer keys.
Core pillars
- Teaching practice
- Assessment
- Reflection
Fasihi na Fasaha ya Kiswahili
USD 30
Mwongozo wa elimu ya juu unaounganisha usomaji makini, uhakiki wa fasihi na matumizi fasaha ya Kiswahili. Unalenga kukuza hoja zenye ushahidi, majadiliano ya kitaaluma na ufundishaji wenye tafakuri.
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Kiswahili · Training manuscript
Mwongozo wa elimu ya juu unaounganisha usomaji makini, uhakiki wa fasihi na matumizi fasaha ya Kiswahili. Unalenga kukuza hoja zenye ushahidi, majadiliano ya kitaaluma na ufundishaji wenye tafakuri.
Core pillars
- Ufundishaji
- Tathmini
- Tafakuri
Maandalizi ya Mwalimu wa Kiswahili
USD 30
Mwongozo wa kumwandaa mwalimu wa Kiswahili kupitia upangaji wa masomo, mbinu shirikishi na tathmini ya ujifunzaji. Mazoezi na tafakuri humsaidia mwalimu kukuza uwezo wa kufundisha; si kitabu cha majibu.
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Kiswahili · Training manuscript
Mwongozo wa kumwandaa mwalimu wa Kiswahili kupitia upangaji wa masomo, mbinu shirikishi na tathmini ya ujifunzaji. Mazoezi na tafakuri humsaidia mwalimu kukuza uwezo wa kufundisha; si kitabu cha majibu.
Core pillars
- Ufundishaji
- Tathmini
- Tafakuri
School literature
Between Two Counties
USD 10
A river separates two communities; family, education and personal choices connect them. This school literature title invites close reading of belonging, responsibility and the bridges people build across differences.
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English · Novel
A river separates two communities; family, education and personal choices connect them. This school literature title invites close reading of belonging, responsibility and the bridges people build across differences.
Reading themes
- Language
- Literary analysis
- Critical reading
The Ledger of Trust
USD 10
Trust becomes meaningful when integrity is tested by everyday choices. This school literature title explores leadership and civic responsibility through character, conflict and the consequences of decisions.
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English · Play
Trust becomes meaningful when integrity is tested by everyday choices. This school literature title explores leadership and civic responsibility through character, conflict and the consequences of decisions.
Reading themes
- Language
- Literary analysis
- Critical reading
A Thousand New Beginnings
USD 10
New beginnings take many forms, and opportunity should include every learner. This school literature title explores youth, disability inclusion and resilience, inviting discussion of voice, agency and belonging.
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English · Short stories
New beginnings take many forms, and opportunity should include every learner. This school literature title explores youth, disability inclusion and resilience, inviting discussion of voice, agency and belonging.
Reading themes
- Language
- Literary analysis
- Critical reading
Voices at Dawn
USD 10
At dawn, a community’s voices ask what deserves to be protected and heard. This school literature title explores environment, identity and dignity through language, imagery and perspective.
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English · Poetry and oral literature
At dawn, a community’s voices ask what deserves to be protected and heard. This school literature title explores environment, identity and dignity through language, imagery and perspective.
Reading themes
- Language
- Literary analysis
- Critical reading
Njia za Tumaini
USD 10
Njia za Tumaini huangazia elimu, familia na nafasi ya matumaini katika maisha ya jamii. Wasomaji wanakaribishwa kuchunguza dhamira, wahusika na maamuzi yanayounda mustakabali.
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Kiswahili · Riwaya
Njia za Tumaini huangazia elimu, familia na nafasi ya matumaini katika maisha ya jamii. Wasomaji wanakaribishwa kuchunguza dhamira, wahusika na maamuzi yanayounda mustakabali.
Reading themes
- Lugha
- Fasihi
- Uhakiki
Mizani ya Haki
USD 10
Mizani ya Haki huibua maswali kuhusu uadilifu, uongozi na wajibu kwa jamii. Usomaji makini unalenga kuchunguza migogoro, matumizi ya lugha na sababu zinazounga mkono hoja za msomaji.
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Kiswahili · Tamthilia
Mizani ya Haki huibua maswali kuhusu uadilifu, uongozi na wajibu kwa jamii. Usomaji makini unalenga kuchunguza migogoro, matumizi ya lugha na sababu zinazounga mkono hoja za msomaji.
Reading themes
- Lugha
- Fasihi
- Uhakiki
Mwanga wa Kesho
USD 10
Mwanga wa Kesho huangazia vijana, ujumuishaji na fursa za kujenga maisha. Kitabu hiki cha fasihi kinalenga kuchochea uchambuzi wa dhamira, sauti na uwezo wa wahusika kufanya maamuzi.
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Kiswahili · Hadithi fupi
Mwanga wa Kesho huangazia vijana, ujumuishaji na fursa za kujenga maisha. Kitabu hiki cha fasihi kinalenga kuchochea uchambuzi wa dhamira, sauti na uwezo wa wahusika kufanya maamuzi.
Reading themes
- Lugha
- Fasihi
- Uhakiki
Sauti za Jamii
USD 10
Sauti za Jamii huangazia utamaduni, mazingira na utu kupitia nguvu ya simulizi. Wasomaji wanakaribishwa kuchunguza mitazamo, lugha na uhusiano kati ya mtu na jamii.
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Kiswahili · Ushairi na fasihi simulizi
Sauti za Jamii huangazia utamaduni, mazingira na utu kupitia nguvu ya simulizi. Wasomaji wanakaribishwa kuchunguza mitazamo, lugha na uhusiano kati ya mtu na jamii.
Reading themes
- Lugha
- Fasihi
- Uhakiki
The Unfinished Map
USD 10
A map can show a route without deciding the person who will follow it. This school literature title explores identity, opportunity and responsibility, inviting readers to examine choices and their consequences.
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English · Novel
A map can show a route without deciding the person who will follow it. This school literature title explores identity, opportunity and responsibility, inviting readers to examine choices and their consequences.
Reading themes
- Language
- Literary analysis
- Critical reading
Bridges Beyond the Classroom
USD 10
Learning continues beyond the school gate. This school literature title connects education, work and community, inviting readers to consider how knowledge becomes action and responsibility.
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English · Short stories
Learning continues beyond the school gate. This school literature title connects education, work and community, inviting readers to consider how knowledge becomes action and responsibility.
Reading themes
- Language
- Literary analysis
- Critical reading