The booklength attack on the person and station of the prime minister of kenya by an embittered former. From the organizing hungry and dirty goons from kibera to picket at my book launch to sending pathetic and unethical hounds like otieno kajwang and. Mutahi ngunyi offers to comfort miguna in jail with these 2 gifts. Miguna has been put back in the cells a few minutes ago here at githunguri police station. I wish to sincerely thank the more than five hundred kenyans and friends of kenya of good will who attended my book launch on saturday, july 14, 2012 at the intercontinental hotel in nairobi. The book contains contributions from notable people including the late david gaine, the rev james barnett, andrew gimson wb 71 the biographer of the. Why i hit raila odinga below the belt kenya diaspora news updates for network. Mr miguna had on saturday, during the launch of his book, peeling back the mask, said he was privy to the odm campaign strategies and was present when the party declared that the 2007 general election was a contest of 41 tribes against one. Hakim adi is professor of the history of africa and the african diaspora at the university of chichester. The prime ministers former advisor on coalition affairs miguna miguna launched his book claiming to unleash the dirt on his. The book also claims that odm had a role in the 2007 postelection violence with a strategy to isolate one ethnic community. Everything in the book you can find in the old newspapers.
The book is just a catalogue of events in a way that looks like a historical treatise. Facebook is still sizzling and twitter is twitching with tweets about miguna. Miguna migunas first book is and was not about chiefly a making project, but very far from it. Some of us reached the conclusion migunas book launch and aftermath will not be the earthshaking moment miguna and others were touting not because we had seen an advance copy of the book or manuscript but because miguna himself is a walking audio book for anyone interested to read or listen to. Kenyas next general election has been fixed for march 20. During the launch, he stated that the title of the book was inspired by threats he allegedly received from supporters of raila. Peeling back the mask, written by miguna miguna, a former adviser to kenyas prime minister raila amolo odinga, is an explosive book that contains, depending on ones political sympathies, either revelations, allegations or both, in equal measure on the goings. Even not many could read his more than 2500 page book. I also realised that it was going to be a big risk on my life given the hostile reaction after my. Invitation to a book launch february 16, 20 kenya diaspora news updates for network. The abc hosts launch education advisors for this free event providing information on american college and university.
Book launch isnt just a book you should have, it is a book you need if you are serious about writing and publishing a book that sells, is attractive to buyers, and uses a simpletofollow process that makes most other methods look outdated. Hosting book launches and events the book room at byron. Miguna miguna has reportedly embarked on a worldwide tour to promote his new controversial book, peeling back the mask, which has attracted sharp reactions with allegations of abuse of office and corruption in the pms office. Unfortunately, when it comes to promoting their work, most writers have no idea where to start. Miguna miguna has been a stalk and a talk of the town because he is a man of many words. His much hyped book is finally off the press hot and hard hitting talking about his secrets and spilling to the public his relations with prime minister raila odinga. The paytech book launch event tickets, mon, feb 17, 2020 at 6. Mercybythesea in madison, ct will host the book launch sunday, april 8 at 2.
In november 1987, i was arrested and detained incommunicado before being released and expelled from the university together with some of my colleagues for championing multiparty democracy. Thursday, february 27, 2020 at wells fargo room c420, berkeley, california. Advocate, edwin sifuna through his twitter stated that miguna had been put back into the cells. Adi has written widely on the history of panafricanism, africa, and black britain. I also realised that it was going to be a big risk on my life given the. The best book launch events are both celebrations and promotional tools they generate publicity, engage readers and drive sales. Love him or hate him miguna miguna remains as controversial as ever. Adi is the founder of the history matters initiative, a.
Linnea grew up in the woods outside ithaca, new york, and studied engineering at cornell university. It will elect the fourth president of the country, and see a change of guard. Miguna miguna is a dual kenyan canadian citizen, author, columnist, attorney. Sensational book turns odinga inside out new african. On speech day, saturday 26th may, anthony trace qc wb 72 will launch a festschrift, a book in memory of the late jeff abbott, long serving member of staff from 1962 to 1989 and housemaster of west bank from 1968 to 1983.
Literature event in kirkland by booktree on saturday, january 27 2018. Yes, theres a long list of things to do several long lists, actually, but theres hope, because. He is a barrister and solicitor in canada, and an advocate of the high court of kenya. Plus, youve worked super hard to get this book out into the world you deserve to celebrate. Not everyone wants to be the next jk rowling or paulo coelho.
Miguna miguna is alleged to have threatened to sue tech blogger robert alai for illegal online distribution of his book, peeling back the mask. When planning your book launch, youll need to decide whether you want it to be a public or private event. Mutahi ngunyi offers to comfort miguna in jail with these. Deforming the status quo in kenya, which will be launched at the panafric hotel in nairobi on saturday, will be closely watched, coming as it does barely two weeks before the general election. Lots of crying in store for raila haters and enemies in likely flop of miguna book. The greatest bang for your buck in terms of promotion is a book launch press release. Launch and operate major solid waste management systems that will permanently rid nairobi of its perennial garbage problem.
Book launch the regionalisation of competition law and policy within the asean economic community edited by dr burton ong associate professor of law, nus law 05 march 2018, monday, 5. Meeting in residence a different booklist cultural centre. Miguna appears to have many supporters and detractors active in both traditional and social media. One overlooked yet effective tool in generating publicity is the humble press release. Lets be honest, nobody sets out to write a bland book, so why would you want a lukewarm book launch. But planning a fantastic book launch party isnt always straightforward standing out from the pack requires attention to detail as well as a whole lot of creativity. I was a student leader at the university of nairobi from 1986 to 1987. Why i hit raila below the belt friday, november 29, 20. A quest for justice in kenya, and the appearance of a mob of protesters who burned him in effigy not far from his rural home in western kenya. Miguna served as a senior adviser to former kenyan prime minister raila odinga from 2009 to 2011.
In order to achieve that bestseller status youll need to create a buzz around your book launch. If miguna indeed publishes the book, kenyans should expect some very juicy revelations on the events of the august and october 2017 elections and the aftermath. European cultural foundation and valiz publishers invite you to the book launch of lost in media. The book was very critical of raila odinga and purported to expose him as a charlatan. Great pay,developmental and cognitive services division contact. We take you through the planning process to the book launch itself, with plenty of tips. Integrity books invites you to the launch of kidneys for. In an interesting twist of events, national resistance movement nrm selfproclaimed general, miguna miguna was rearrested on friday evening hours after a high court had ordered his release. I will never surrender to cowards like despots uhuru kenyatta and conman raila odinga. How about we view the book as a public service project that has been made available in the knick of time, regardless of whether it will be loudly applauded or deeply derided depending on peoples expectations, political and other personal interests. Eventbrite fintech circle presents the paytech book launch event monday, february 17, 2020 at societe generale, 1 bank st, london. If miguna indeed publishes the book, kenyans should expect some very juicy revelations on the events of the august and october 2017 elections and the aftermath, atleast from the fiery lawyers.
Here are nine handy tips for planning a successful book launch. Book launch events are usually held within a week or so of your book being available to purchase in our shops. I trust is makes sense when raila odinga advisor turnedbitter foe, miguna miguna announced that he would write a book, which among other things, would reveal the prime ministers dark secrets, it generated a lot of debate among kenyans. Thanks to freedom fighters from all over the world for their solidarity during my 2years of torture and exile. From midjanuary 2019 to end of february 2019, i will launch treason. Remember, no one can buy your book if they dont even know that it exists. A clinical assessment of migunas book launch kenya democracy. I know not everyone can come to the launch of my book its in london and its a thursday, and some of my friends are on holiday or have commitments.
All you need to know about organising a successful book launch. The political impact of miguna migunas book on raila. As an author you want to ensure that your new book is a success. About miguna the official website of miguna miguna. Hope in the land of loss will be released on april 3, 2018. Well, were here to tell you that it is possible and that putting on a great book launch is an excellent way to drum up interest and sales for your book.
A packed programme of starstudded author events, kids activities and the distribution of free books all combine to form a weeklong national celebration of reading. Tv personality jeff koinange right and miguna miguna centre read the book titled peeling back the mask during its launch at the intercontinental hotel, nairobi on july 14, 2012. How to write a book launch press release by jack murray. Miguna also uses the launch which was a glittering and groundbreaking event that others this very year have copied when launching their own presidential bids to try and portray raila and his team as disorganised. You dont need to do everything just choose the activities that make the most sense for you see know yourself. The book comes five months after the release of miguna s memoirs, peeling back the mask. This really comes down to a personal choice, and a consideration of what you want your book launch to achieve. The current governor of nairobi has never released a vision andor manifesto more than four years after the 20 elections.
Now you need to let the media know about the launch of your new book. Miguna leaves kenya amid raila book furore chimpreports. The controversy hit a climax this month with the launch of mr. Friday, november 29, 2019 at love integration yoga, long beach, ny. According to an alleged sms message sent by miguna to the blogger, alai has been ordered to delete any pdf records of.
Miguna is capable of describing any individual even before the person opens hisher mouth to talk. Clearly a person of political prominence in kenya among other notable attendees, the canadian high commissioner spoke at the book launch, mr. Miguna migunas much hyped book is finally off the press hot and hard hitting talking about his secrets and spilling to the public his relations with prime minister raila odinga. The book will later be launched in kenya with a subsequent international launch in london in october. The much talked about controversial book by miguna miguna was launched last night at the intercontinental hotel and to say the event was anti. For a publisher, it is important to satisfy a core audience whilst giving the book a chance to grow with increased exposure.