Mitumba Second-hand clothes, shoes and fabric market. Literal meaning is ‘bundles’ derived from the plastic wrapped packages the donated clothing arrives in
Mundi Mugo Kikuyu traditional medicine man
Mzungu European/White person
Nagi Kikuyu Supreme God
Namaste Hindu greeting
Nyama Choma Grilled/BBQ meat
Oryx Large antelope
Pole Sorry
Samosa Fried pastry with savoury filling
Sawa (sawa) Fine, all good, no worries.
Shuka Thin, brightly coloured blanket in bright checked colours, where red is often the dominant colour. Also used as a sarong or throw
Tusker & Whitecap Brands of beer brewed by East African Breweries
“Yagna shishta shinah shanto muchyante sarva kil bishaihi. Bhunjya tete tvagham papa, ye pachantyatma karnat.” Hindu prayer said before a meal which means: A righteous person who eat the food after offered for sacrifice are released from all sins.The others who cook and eat solely for their own sake, eat sin.
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Editing Cassandra Dunn and Allie Douglas
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Contents
Book Club
Phraseology
The Rhino Charge
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
Chapter 59
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Chapter 63
Chapter 64
Chapter 65
About the Author
Glossary