Kraft

Juve and Mark are friends brought together by need. Through a meeting with Wendy, they form a bond and together they face life. And that life turns wonderful, until disasters knock at the door, one after the other...

Meanwhile, detective Tom Mbuke is running out of time to solve a series of bizarre happenings that befall the Teluves. He blames himself for a prank that caused so much pain as a 10-year-old and vows to leave no stone unturned to find out what really happened. But nothing could prepare him to handle the truth that emerges.

Kraft is a story about deceit, love, sex, power, betrayal, crime, money and anything in between, set in colonial Kenya and spanning two generations to present day Kenya and around several continents...

"When it comes to the art and science of storytelling, Nicholas Oyoo has mastered all the nooks and crannies. The portrayal of human existence is so realistic; it is almost palpable - blood, sweat, tears, contradictions, celebrations, lamentations, trust, betrayal, love, hatred, honesty, corruption - all couched in quasi-poetic prose. This book is a must-read." -- Charles Phebih Agyekum, Author & Editor

"The story craftily brings together politics and real life issues that affect everyday people. It clearly outlines Kenya's history and brings a close feel to it with what was happening on the ground. The characters are well woven and the mystery of who fits where soon unfolds. The suspense keeps the readers flipping pages to find out the turn of events. Kraft's story has complete and carefully chosen characters. Brilliant!" -- Jackline Maina - Miss Universities 2010-2011

"Very, very interesting. Kraft Keeps you in suspense with anticipation. It makes you yearn for more. This is a story that is well told. Superb!" -- Carmella Nyokabi - Business Lady

"I enjoyed the book. The words are well chosen and well-crafted realizing an enjoyable easy to read story. Each paragraph is an experience in suspense with marvelous flow with clearly portrayed characters." -- Masowi Willis O. Mainya. - Trade Developer Airtel Kenya

"Kraft is an unforgettable story that brings to the fore how greed turns family against family...friend against friend. Reminiscent of Kenya's struggles since independence to the dark days of the 2007 - 2008 post- poll crisis, the unexpected turns and twists serve to keep the reader engaged." - Elizabeth Ombati - Journalist

About the Author

Nicholas Oyoo discovered his passion for writing early in life. He remembers co-authoring a (unpublished) manuscript titled the Daltons while in primary school. Kraft, his first novel, has been a work in progress from his days in secondary school. The novel developed as he prolifically contributed on topical issues in Kenyan dailies.

Nicholas is actively involved in initiatives focusing on Kenyans' welfare. He has has trained in Leadership Development under the Political Leadership Development Program (PLDP). Partly through this program, and working with other program alumni, they registered the trust Pioneers For Change (P4C) in which he holds the positions of Trustee and Administration Secretary. In addition, Nicholas has held a number of key leadership positions in various organizations, including that of Vice-Chairman of a promising political party, Twaweza Party of Kenya.

Nicholas holds a degree on Journalism and Media from the University of Nairobi as well as a Political Science Diploma from Kampala University.