Gĩthakainĩ (In the Forest) recited in the video above by my niece Rehema Njoki Kibugi is part of a collection of 10 poems that I wrote themed around Indigenous people, culture, life, love, nature, and the advocacy for indigenous languages against cultural imperialism
My Poems
Poem: Cama wa Gĩkũyũ (The sweetness of Kikuyu) by Richard Wanjohi Maina
Cama wa Gĩkũyũ (The sweetness of Kikuyu) is part of a collection of 10 poems that I wrote themed around Indigenous people, culture, life, love, nature, and advocacy for indigenous languages against cultural imperialism
Poem: Ũrĩ Waigua (Have you ever Heard)
This poem ũri waigua (Have you ever heard) is part of a collection of 10 poems that I wrote themed around Indigenous people, culture, life, love, nature, and the advocacy for indigenous languages against cultural imperialism. The 10 poems were commissioned by The Joint Board of South and North Korea for the Compilation of Gyeoremal-Keunsajeon for the 2nd International Academic Forum on Sustainable Development of Indigenous Languages
Poem: Ithe na nyina wa Njoroge (Dear Njoroge’s mum and dad)
This poem Ithe na Nyina wa Njoroge ( Dear Njoroge’s mum and dad) is part of a collection of 10 poems that I wrote themed around Indigenous people, culture, life, love, nature, and the advocacy for indigenous languages against cultural imperialism. The 10 poems were commissioned by The Joint Board of South and North Korea for the Compilation of Gyeoremal-Keunsajeon for the 2nd International Academic Forum on Sustainable Development of Indigenous Languages.
Poem: Maica matikwenda mwĩthũnũro ( Life is for the humble)
This poem Maica matikwenda mwĩthũnũro (Life is for the humble) is part of a collection of 10 poems that I wrote themed around Indigenous people, culture, life, love, nature, and the advocacy for indigenous languages against cultural imperialism. The 10 poems were commissioned by The Joint Board of South and North Korea for the Compilation of Gyeoremal-Keunsajeon for the 2nd International Academic Forum on Sustainable Development of Indigenous Languages. The virtual event took place on November 25th & 26th 2021( Watch a video of the event here)
Poem: Gĩkũyũ to kũaria tu (Kikuyu is more than just a spoken language )
This poem Gĩkũyũ to kũaria tu (Kikuyu is more than just a spoken language ) is part of a collection of 10 poems that I wrote themed around Indigenous people, culture, life, love, nature, and the advocacy for indigenous languages against cultural imperialism. The 10 poems were commissioned by The Joint Board of South and North Korea for the Compilation of Gyeoremal-Keunsajeon for the 2nd International Academic Forum on Sustainable Development of Indigenous Languages.
New Poem: Wendo nĩ ihũa (Love is a flower)
This poem Wendo nĩ ihũa (Love is a flower) is part of a collection of 10 poems that I wrote themed around Indigenous people, culture, life, love, nature, and the advocacy for…
My done list; Reflections on turning 40 years
Last month, I turned 40. I don’t recall being as excited and as reflective when I turned 30. So much has happened through those years, I thought I’d put a few words…
Inside Wants out; Writing a Gikuyu Poem & Featuring in An African Poetry Podcast
Kenyan Poet and writer Njeri Wangari featured in Season one of Tinzwe media’s Inside Wants Out – An African Poetry podcast
Poem: Arrested Tongues
A year agomy tongue got arrested roaming the streets at night on Silent Avenue her charge,possession with intent to distribute on herwas an ounce of wordswhich when inhaledcauses loss…