Beyond Expectations: From Charcoal to Gold

by Njenga Karume, Mutu wa Gethoi (Primary Contributor)

In this autobiography, Njenga traces his early life right from birth in 1929, and takes the reader through the various spheres of his life. Born into poverty with minimal education Njenga ventured into business during one of the toughest times in Kenya's colonial history becoming a respected politician and Cabinet Minister who interacted intimately with all the first three Presidents of independent Kenya.

332 pages, Paperback

First published December 29, 2009

Reviews

[Arthur Mbaka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy read, humorous and with lots of advice on diverse topics of life

[Afiketchi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative. A wonderful account, wonderful history. Kenyan history is very wonder and this book was a good account of things of the past. It has really good lessons as well.

[Patrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

[Elsy K]

I loved it.