Furaha ya Arope

Furaha ya Arope is a captivating Swahili reader written by the celebrated Kenyan author Ken Walibora. Part of the Swahili Readers series (Level 3f) published by Oxford University Press East Africa, this book is specifically designed for primary school students (Grade 3/Standard 3).

The story follows a young boy named Arope, whose life revolves around the traditional task of herding animals. His world changes when his father decides it is time for him to go to school to gain an education. The book beautifully explores Arope's transition to school life and a special encounter with a mysterious visitor that brings him immense joy and a new identity as "Arope wa Kitabuni" (Arope of the books)