Kisa cha Paka Kupenda Jikoni

Kisa cha Paka Kupenda Jikoni (The Story of the Cat that Came to Love the Kitchen) is a highly engaging folktale from the E.A.E.P. Paukwa Pakawa Readers series, authored by Ben R. Mtobwa. This captivating Kiswahili reader for early primary learners explains, in a charming narrative, why the domestic cat abandoned the wild to live with humans, particularly near the kitchen. Designed to build foundational literacy, the story uses simple vocabulary and is vividly illustrated, making it enjoyable while improving children's reading fluency and understanding of traditional animal lore. It serves as an excellent supplementary text in the East African curriculum, bringing joy to learning the Swahili language.