The Defenders from Afar

Name: The Defenders from Afar
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ISBN: 9781972549209

Dreaming of Home, Fighting for Change

Stephen N Kinuthia

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English

American Publishers Inc
16 March 2026

Biography: general; Religion & politics; Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies; Constitution: government & the state; Public administration

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Defenders from Afar: Dreaming of Home, Fighting for Change is a compelling blend of memoir, political reflection, and visionary civic manifesto. Through intimate letters, journal entries, and incisive essays, Kinuthia charts the emotional and intellectual journey of a citizen living abroad who refuses to relinquish hope for his homeland. What begins as the ache of distance becomes a profound meditation on civic duty how exile sharpens clarity, how longing matures into purpose, and how global expertise can be repurposed into institutional strength.

With candour and strategic insight, the author illuminates the fault lines of governance, the promise of constitutionalism, and the moral imperative of public accountability. His reflections reveal the inseparable bond between personal memory and national destiny, offering a resonant call for integrity, reform, and responsible citizenship.

Insightful, courageous, and deeply human, Defenders from Afar speaks to Reformers, Dreamers, Diaspora communities, and all who believe that patriotism is measured not by proximity but by commitment. More than a narrative, it is a blueprint for renewal an invitation to imagine a better Kenya and to help build it, whether near or far.

By: Stephen N Kinuthia
Imprint: American Publishers Inc
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 744g
ISBN: 9781972549209
ISBN 10: 1972549200
Pages: 564
Publication Date: 16 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active