Sungura na Binti Mfalme

Sungura na Binti Mfalme (The Hare and the Princess) is an enduring Kiswahili folktale retold by Nyambura Mpesha, published by Phoenix Publishers. A beautiful princess seeks a husband who is not only brave and heroic but also possesses true wisdom (busara) and cunning. To prove their worth, suitors must pass a perilous test: successfully drink a pot of boiling water. Many powerful young men attempt and fail the seemingly impossible challenge, until the clever Sungura (Hare) steps forward. This exciting narrative explores the classic theme of wit over brute force, revealing how intelligence can triumph over the most difficult obstacles.