African Christian Authors – ACABA by CLC Kenya
Recognising, Celebrating & Promoting Quality in Christian Authorship in Africa
Lucy Konji is a Kenyan-born author, wife, mother, and lifelong learner whose story is marked by faith, resilience, and perseverance. Raised in a humble village home, she learned early the values of hard work, courage, and determination. She later moved to Canada with her family, where she embraced the challenges of building a new life in a new world.
Married to her husband, Victor, for more than thirty-five years and a mother of two daughters, Lucy writes with warmth, honesty, and gratitude, inspiring readers to live with faith, purpose, and hope. Based on her life journey, Born Searching is her testimony of God’s faithfulness through every season.
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What does it mean to keep searching when life is marked by hardship, disappointment, and change?
In Born Searching, Lucy Konji shares a deeply personal journey from humble village beginnings to a life shaped by faith, courage, and perseverance. With honesty and grace, she reflects on childhood struggles, spiritual awakening, marriage, motherhood, and the challenge of building a new life in a foreign land.
Through seasons of uncertainty and stretching, Lucy discovers that the search for identity, belonging, and purpose is ultimately met in God’s faithfulness. Her story is a moving reminder that resilience is often born in quiet places, hope can survive even the hardest seasons, and a life surrendered to God is never wasted. Tender, inspiring, and deeply human, Born Searching invites readers to look beyond pain and press on with faith toward purpose.
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Moving to Canada in 2000 exposed me to many different cultures and perspectives on life. I began to realize that many things I had always considered normal or common were not necessarily so. From family life and community interactions to the workplace, church, and neighbourhood relationships, I noticed that our experiences and values were often quite different.
While attending parent-teacher interviews at my daughters’ school, several teachers repeatedly encouraged me to write a book. They would often say, “We would not mind having twenty Germaines or Sandras in our classroom.” They believed there was wisdom in our family experiences that could benefit others.
Beyond the school environment, many people reached out to me seeking guidance on matters of faith, family, marriage, parenting, and workplace challenges. My family even suggested that I open an office in our basement because so many people were coming for advice and encouragement.
As I interacted with people, many were curious about my determination, resilience, and positive outlook despite the challenges of adapting to a new culture and workplace environment. At the same time, I wanted to preserve my story for my daughters so that even after God calls me home, they would still have lessons and experiences they could draw from.
All these factors combined, inspired me to write and share my story.
This book is for many different people:
My hope is that readers will be encouraged to believe in their dreams, do their best with what is within their control, trust God with the rest, and leave the outcome in His hands. Above all, I hope they will see God’s faithfulness at work in ordinary life.
The theme that resonated most deeply with me was perseverance and trusting God.
This theme runs throughout my story—from childhood struggles and personal faith journeys, to trusting God for my father’s deliverance, believing against all odds that my marriage could succeed, trusting that my daughters would grow into the women God intended them to be despite the pressures facing their generation, and believing that even after experiencing professional setbacks in my early years in Canada, I could still thrive and fulfil God’s purpose for my life.
Through every season, God proved Himself faithful.
Writing this book reminded me of God’s incredible grace, mercy, favour, and faithfulness throughout my life.
As I reflected on my journey, I became even more aware that I am an imperfect person who has been sustained by a perfect God. It deepened my gratitude and strengthened my appreciation for His forgiveness, guidance, and unwavering presence through every stage of life.
The themes explored in this book address many of the practical challenges that people face every day.
One area that is especially close to my heart is marriage and family life. Through our ministry, The Couples Connection, I have witnessed firsthand the struggles many couples experience. The chapters that focus on building strong foundations for successful marriages are particularly relevant in today’s world.
Topics such as communication, conflict resolution, forgiveness, commitment, and learning to walk together through life’s challenges are more important than ever. Healthy marriages do not happen by accident. They require intentional effort, grace, and a willingness to keep choosing one another again and again.
This book encourages readers to move beyond emotional love and embrace intentional love—a love that is rooted in commitment, faith, and daily choice.
Ultimately, I believe the message of this book is relevant because it speaks to real life. It offers hope, practical wisdom, and encouragement for anyone seeking to trust God through life’s challenges and uncertainties.
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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.
Lucy Konji is an economist, mentor, wife, mother, and devoted follower of Christ whose life has been shaped by faith, resilience, and a passion for making a positive impact. Originally from Kenya and now based in Canada, Lucy has spent many years encouraging individuals, families, and communities through mentorship, practical wisdom, and her unwavering trust in God. Driven by a desire to leave a lasting legacy, she seeks to leave every person she encounters better than she found them. Through Born Searching: A Life of Faith, Hope, and Resilience, Lucy shares her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges, embracing purpose, and discovering God’s faithfulness through every season of life.