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“Impacting lives with Christian literature”
The virtual launch of Beautifully Broken: Finding Purpose Through Pain by Christina Mwaura was one such moment. Hosted by CLC Kenya, the evening was not merely a presentation of a new title to the market; it was a heartfelt gathering around a message of healing, identity, restoration, and hope.
As the publisher, CLC Kenya was deeply honoured to walk alongside Christina in bringing this important book to life. From the very beginning, Beautifully Broken stood out as more than a manuscript. It carried the weight of testimony, the tenderness of compassion, and the clarity of a message urgently needed by this generation.
Christina Mwaura, a communications specialist, minister, and passionate mentor of young people, shared the deeply personal journey behind the writing of the book. Raised in a strong Christian home, she spoke candidly about seasons in her teenage years and early adulthood when she drifted from the path of faith, and how God, in His mercy, drew her back. That story of redemption now forms the heartbeat of Beautifully Broken.
Written especially with teens and young adults in mind, the book also speaks powerfully to parents, teachers, pastors, and leaders who are seeking to understand and guide a generation wrestling with identity, emotional pain, rejection, trauma, and purpose. Through biblical characters who emerged from broken and complicated backgrounds, Christina reminds readers that God is still in the business of restoring lives and rewriting stories.
The launch itself was marked by warmth, honesty, and spiritual depth. There were readings from the book, reflections from Christina, words of encouragement from the CLC Kenya publishing team, and touching messages of support from attendees. Each contribution underscored the same truth: this book has come at the right time.
Particularly moving was the sense that the event became more than a literary celebration. It became a space of blessing. Prayers were offered over Christina, over the book, and over the readers it is destined to reach. There was a strong awareness that Beautifully Broken is not just a title to be stocked, sold, and shelved. It is a ministry tool—one that will speak into wounded hearts, difficult family stories, silent struggles, and the longing for purpose.
At CLC Kenya, we remain committed to publishing life-transforming Christian literature, and Christina’s book fits beautifully within that calling. We believe Beautifully Broken will resonate with many who have quietly asked whether God can still use a broken life. Its answer is clear and compelling: yes, He can.
The book is now available for pre-order at Kes 890 through AfricanAuthors.net, and we encourage readers, families, churches, and youth leaders to place it in the hands of those who need its message.
We congratulate Christina Mwaura on this significant milestone and thank everyone who joined us for the launch. It was a beautiful reminder that when God breathes on a story, it becomes more than words on a page. It becomes a vessel of healing.
Title: Beautifully Broken: Finding Purpose Through Pain
Author: Christina Mwaura
Publisher: CLC Kenya
Price: Kes 890
Availability: Pre-order via WhatsApp +254707463007
At CLC Kenya, we celebrate this book, this author, and the God who still brings beauty out of brokenness.
“Impacting lives with Christian literature”
I started writing stories way back in primary school. My friend Debby and I had a book where we could each write our stories. I loved composition. I could borrow a friend, Josephine, from a prestigious school I used to attend, then left when my dad joined full-time ministry. So I have always been passionate about penning my thoughts and issues. So one time during my quiet time studying the Bible, the Holy Spirit opened my eyes to see all these characters mentioned. Of course, at that time I was dealing with issues. It felt like I was facing challenges that seemed unique to me. Brokenness in kids and people pulled me like a magnet. Now I got to see it in the Bible! When the Bible says He is close to the broken, it is true. So I jotted down the names, the details as the Holy Spirit imprinted in me.
All the stories are dear to me, having been birthed by the Holy Spirit, but Jedidah woke things up. The past came alive and I found myself praying for the healing of my soul and forgiveness of people who hurt me when I was a child, heaping expectations on me which they could not meet. “Pharisectomy syndrome” we really do need to understand grace and get out of that religious bondage.
Purpose: Reveals depth, vulnerability, and authenticity. It also highlights key sections readers can look forward to.
All the stories are dear to me, having been birthed by the Holy Spirit, but Jedidah woke things up. The past came alive and I found myself praying for the healing of my soul and forgiveness of people who hurt me when I was a child, heaping expectations on me which they could not meet. “Pharisectomy syndrome” we really do need to understand grace and get out of that religious bondage.
Purpose: Reveals depth, vulnerability, and authenticity. It also highlights key sections readers can look forward to.
When I started writing this book, it had been years of joblessness. You know what that can do to one’s faith? Hope deferred makes the heart sick. I struggled to understand purpose. God had been nudging me all through about writing, but clarity was obscure. It was clouded by my present predicaments.
While writing this book, I began to nurse a woman who was my prayer warrior and my biggest intercessor, my mum. At that time, it also felt I was losing it in my marriage. I prayed. I really wanted a miracle fast, but I had to be in this place where I could be still and hear the Lord. When you wait for God, He shows up at His time. Writing this book stirred and keeps stirring my faith every time I read it. God opened the door to serve His purpose in NEMA in Corporate Communications. Hallelujah! God is faithful. The rest is falling in place, but I am not worried. I know all things work together. I understand purpose better now.
That teen, kid next door that seems weird, hard to understand, get them this book now. We live in an age where, now more than ever, we grapple with issues of emotional stability. We are losing count of suicides committed and the demons around it. We are all affected because no matter how well and rooted in Christ you have raised your children, they will interact with people from broken homes. We are normalising depression and it does not seem to get any better, but this book is the antidote for that. Not only will it give you hope, but a sense to live and reach for something greater than you. Buy it for your teens, churches, community, and schools.
Today, we gather not just to launch a book, but to celebrate a story—one that echoes far beyond the pages it holds.Christina Wanjala Mwaura, we celebrate you.On behalf of the publishing family, it is both an honour and a joy to congratulate you on the release of Beautifully Broken: Finding Purpose Through Pain. This is not merely a manuscript—it is a message. A message born from authenticity, shaped through experience, and anchored in the unchanging truth of God’s Word.In a generation searching for identity, wrestling with pain, and longing for belonging, you have dared to speak with clarity, compassion, and conviction.
You have taken what many would hide—brokenness—and allowed God to transform it into something beautiful, something purposeful, something deeply impactful.Through the lives of biblical figures and the honesty of your own journey, you have extended a hand to young people and said, “You are not alone. God sees you. God hears you. And your story is not over.”That is no small assignment.As a publisher, we recognise the weight of what you carry—not just as an author, but as a voice to this generation. Books like this do more than inform; they transform. They sit quietly on shelves, yet speak loudly into hearts. They travel where we cannot go and minister where we may never stand.And so today, we celebrate not just the completion of a book, but the obedience behind it. The courage to write. The humility to share. And the faith to believe that God will use these words to heal, restore, and redirect lives.Christina, may Beautifully Broken go far. May it reach the overlooked, the weary, and the searching. And may every reader who encounters these pages come to the same beautiful realisation—that in God’s hands, nothing is wasted.Congratulations on this remarkable milestone.The story has been written… but the impact is just beginning.
“Impacting lives with Christian literature”
God rarely rushes what He intends to refine. In God’s Process, Joanne Kabiru-Mucheru gently but firmly walks believers through a truth we often resist: the Lord works through process—and process comes with feelings.
Flora Awiti aka Molly, is a renowned psychologist with extensive experience in mental health and psychosocial support, working with both camp and urban refugees. She is a global trainer in mental health topics, a certified Abundant Life Coach and certified Play and Art Therapist for children. Awiti is dedicated to helping women and girls understand their worth and value and reducing toxic relationships. She is also passionate about working with children and has taught Sunday school for several years. Her work with clients from around the world demonstrates her commitment to empowering women and girls.
Christina Wanjala Mwaura is a born-again Christian, wife, mother, and minister of the Gospel. A communications specialist with a degree from Maseno University, she passionately mentors pre-teens and young adults through teaching, discipleship, and camps. Raised in a strong Christian home, her journey includes a powerful story of redemption after drifting during her youth. Today, Christina is devoted to equipping the next generation to embrace their God-given identity and purpose. Beautifully Broken reflects her heart—to lead others from brokenness into divine destiny.
A heartfelt recap of the virtual launch of Beautifully Broken by Christina Mwaura, hosted by CLC Kenya—highlighting a powerful evening of faith, healing, and hope for a generation seeking identity and purpose through God’s Word.
Pacifica Mochache was born in Kisii, grew up in Kericho, and worked in Nairobi, Kenya. She holds a degree from the University of South Africa (UNISA). As a young mother, Pacifica dedicated her time to teaching children in Kindergarten and Early Teens Classes at her local Church.
She is a proud mother of three adult children, and a grandmother to two adorable grandchildren. After retiring from a distinguished career with the United Nations, Pacifica now devotes her time to serving God in her local Church.
Ev. Purity Gikaara is a devoted evangelist, counsellor, and author who is passionate about transforming lives through faith and biblical truth. She has served as an evangelist at P.C.E.A. Evergreen Runda for over 15 years, witnessing the transformative power of the Gospel.
She has been married to Rev. Edward Gikaara for 25 years, and together they are blessed with three children. Her husband serves as a minister in the Presbyterian Church of East Africa (P.C.E.A.) and is currently stationed at P.C.E.A. Pipeline Parish.
Purity holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Pan Africa Christian University, equipping her to minister effectively to those seeking spiritual and emotional healing.
Grace Wanjiru Wanjaiya is a committed follower of Jesus Christ, is a believer in the saving grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and a trained Counselling Psychologist with a Master’s Degree from International Leadership University. After serving for more than thirty years in the Ministry of Agriculture, she has continued to dedicate her life to counseling, teaching, and Christian ministry.
Passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges with faith and hope, Grace draws from Scripture, professional counseling experience, and personal life lessons to encourage others. Through Attitude of Gratitude, she shares a powerful message on the transforming power of thanksgiving, inviting readers to discover peace, joy, and contentment in every season of life by recognizing God’s goodness and faithfulness.
Deeply committed to helping individuals find healing and restoration, Winny Lucy Munene devotes her work to supporting those who suffer silently, guiding them towards overcoming trauma, rediscovering their worth, and embracing a life of wholeness and purpose. Through her professional training in coaching, psychotherapy, and personal development, she continues to empower individuals to break through hidden barriers and pursue meaningful personal transformation.