KCSE KISWAHILI ENGLISH SETBOOKS GUIDES

KCSE KISWAHILI ENGLISH SETBOOKS GUIDES

KCSE KISWAHILI ENGLISH SETBOOKS GUIDES

KCSE 2023-2026 ENGLISH GUDES

1. A Guide to Silent Song and Other Stories – 

If you need Guide to Silent Song and Other Stories,
send sh200 , lipa na mpesa , buy goods — till no. 5169393

Then text 0722546300 ,We will send it in you email /whatsapp immediately.

2. A PARLIAMENT OF OWLS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE –

If you need PARLIAMENT OF OWLS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
send sh300 , lipa na mpesa , buy goods — till no. 5169393

Then text 0722546300 ,We will send it in you email /whatsapp immediately.

3.A Guide to the Samaritan

If you need A Guide to the Samaritan
send sh200 , lipa na mpesa , buy goods — till no. 5169393

Then text 0722546300 ,We will send it in you email /whatsapp immediately.

4.Fathers Of Nation Guide

If you need Fathers Of Nation Guide
send sh200 , lipa na mpesa , buy goods — till no. 5169393

Then text 0722546300 ,We will send it in you email /whatsapp immediately.

5.An Artist of the Floating World Guide

If you need An Artist of the Floating World Guide

KCSE 2023-2023 KISWAHILI GUDES

5.MWONGOZO WA MAPAMBAZUKO YA MACHWEO

If you need mwongozo wa mapambazuuko ya machweo
send sh150 , lipa na mpesa , buy goods — till no. 5169393

Then text 0722546300 ,We will send it in you email /whatsapp immediately.

6. bembea ya maisha mwongozo

If you need bembea ya maisha mwongozo
send sh150 , lipa na mpesa , buy goods — till no. 5169393

Then text 0722546300 ,We will send it in you email /whatsapp immediately.

7. Mwongozo Wa Nguu Za Jadi

If you need Mwongozo wa Nguu Za Jadi
send sh150 , lipa na mpesa , buy goods — till no. 5169393

Then text 0722546300 ,We will send it in you email /whatsapp immediately.

KCSE Kiswahili & English Setbooks Guides – FAQs

How do I buy the English setbook guides listed on the page?

Pay via M-Pesa Till No. 5169393, then text/WhatsApp 0722546300. The guide will be delivered to your email or WhatsApp.

What payment amounts are shown for individual English guides?

Each guide has a listed cost (for example KSh 200–300). Pay the specified amount to Till 5169393, then text 0722546300 for delivery.

Which English setbook guides are available?

Available guides include A Silent Song and Other Stories, Parliament of Owls, The Samaritan, Fathers of Nations and An Artist of the Floating World.

Which Kiswahili guides are available and how do I get them?

Guides include Mapambazuko ya Machweo, Bembea ya Maisha and Nguu za Jadi. Pay via Till 5169393, then send details to 0722546300 for delivery.

Are the guide files available for free?

Some downloads are visible but marked for members. Full access requires membership or payment.

What should I text after paying on M-Pesa?

Send your payment details and preferred delivery (email/WhatsApp) to 0722546300 after payment.

Is there a master list of English & Kiswahili set books?

Yes — the page includes the Ministry of Education’s full list for the 2022–2026 cycle.

Which years does the new set-book cycle cover?

The official cycle runs from April 2022 to 2026.

Does the page show compulsory vs optional books?

Yes — the Ministry list specifies which are compulsory and which are optional (plays, novels, anthologies).

Are sample PDF/DOCX files linked for members?

Yes — members can access several downloadable documents in PDF and DOCX formats.

Can I get both English and Kiswahili guides with one payment?

Each guide has a separate cost. For bundles or multiple guides, contact 0722546300 for instructions.

Where can I find publisher and edition details for each setbook?

Publisher, author and approval details are shown in the Ministry list provided on the page.

If I am not a member, can I still view the list of setbooks?

Yes — the Ministry list is visible to all visitors, but full guides require membership/payment.

Who can I contact for support or delivery issues?

Contact 0722546300 (SMS/WhatsApp) for assistance with payments or delivery.

Do the guides cover essay questions and sample excerpts?

Yes — several guides include essay questions, possible essays, and sample passages.

Are the guides updated for the 2022–2026 syllabus?

Yes — they are aligned with the Ministry-approved set-book list for the 2022–2026 cycle.

How are plays, novels and anthologies categorized?

The list groups titles as compulsory/optional plays, compulsory novels, and anthologies of short stories.

If a download link is broken, what should I do?

Report the issue with payment/receipt details to 0722546300 or via the contact form to get a replacement file.

Are publisher details and approved years listed?

Yes — each title shows publisher information and approval period (2022–2026).

Can schools request bulk orders or teacher packs?

Yes — schools can request via 0722546300. Bulk pricing is not displayed on the site but available on request.

The Ministry of Education in January this year released a list of new English and Kiswahili set-books to replace those which had been in existence since 2017.

The duration for the new set books is five years i.e. from April 2022 when they start to be used till year 2026.

LIST OF FORM 1 ENGLISH SET BOOKS

“The Samaritan” (The Compulsory Play)

Fathers of Nations (Compulsory novel)

“A Silent song and other short stories” (Anthology of short stories)

“A Parliament of Owls” (The Optional play)

“Artist of the Floating World.” (The Optional novel)

LIST OF FORM 2 ENGLISH SET BOOKS

“The Samaritan” (The Compulsory Play)

Fathers of Nations (Compulsory novel)

“A Silent song and other short stories” (Anthology of short stories)

“A Parliament of Owls” (The Optional play)

“Artist of the Floating World.” (The Optional novel)

LIST OF FROM 3 ENGLISH SET BOOKS
 “Blossoms of The Savannah”(The Compulsory novel)

  •  “A Doll’s House,” (The Compulsory play)
  •  “A Silent Song and other short Stories,” (Anthology of short stories)
  • “Inheritance.” (The Optional play)
  •  “Artist of the Floating World (The Optional novel)

LIST OF FORM 4 ENGLISH SET BOOKS
 “Blossoms of The Savannah”(The Compulsory novel)

  •  “A Doll’s House,” (The Compulsory play)
  •  Memories We Lost and other short Stories (Anthology of Short Stories)
  • Inheritance (The Optional Play)
  •  The Pearl (The Optional Novel)

A: (i) Literature in English — Compulsory Set Books

TITLE/AUTHOR PUBLISHER DURATION TEXT TO BE REPLACED PUBLISHER
COMPULSORY NOVEL
Fathers of Nations by
Paul B. Vitta
(Approved by KID, 2021
Edition)		 Oxford University 2023 – 2026 Blossoms of the
Savannah by
Henry Ole Kulet		 Longhorn
COMPULSORY PLAY
(Play from the rest of the world)
The Samaritan by John Lara (Approved by KICD 2021 Edition)		 Kenya Literature Bureau 2023 – 2026 A Doll’s House by Henry Ibsen East African Educational Publishers

A: (ii) Literature in English — Optional Set Books

TITLE/AUTHOR PUBLISHER DURATION TEXT TO BE REPLACED PUBLISHER
OPTIONAL NOVEL
Artist of the Floating World by Kazuo Ishiguro
(Approved by KICD 2021
School Edition)		 Longhorn Publishers 2022 – 2026 The Pearly by John Steinbeck Bookmark Africa
ANTHOLOGY OF SHORT STORIES (optional)
A Silent Song and Other Stories edited by Godwin Siundu
(Approved by KICD 2021 School Edition)		 Spotlight Publishers (EA) Limited 2022 – 2026 Memories We Lost by Chris Wanjala Moran (EA)
OPTIONAL PLAY
A Parliament of Owls by Adipo Sidang (Approved by KICD 2021 School Edition)		 East African Educational Publishers 2023 – 2026 Inheritance by David Mulwa Longhorn

B: Fasihi ya Kiswahili — Compulsory Set Books

TITLE/ AUTHOR PUBLISHER DURATION TEXT TO BE REPLACED PUBLISHER
TAMTHILIA Bembea by Dr. Timothy Moriasi
(Kimeidhinishwa na KICD Toleo la 2021)		 Publishers 2022 — 2026 Kigogo by Pauline Kea Kyovi Storymoja
HADITHI FUPI Mapambazuko ya Machweo na Hadithi Nyingine (Kirneidhinishwa na KICD Toleo la 2021) Mountaintop Publishers 2022 2026 Tumbo Lisiloshiba na Hadithi Nyingine by Alifa Chokocho na Dumu Kayanda Longhorn
RIWAYA Nguu za Jadi by Prof. Cara Momanyi
(Kimeidhinishwa na KICD Toleo la 2021)		 Queenex Publishers 2023 – 2026 Chozi La Heri by Assumpta K. Matei One Planet

Some of the texts are to be studied by Form 3 students beginning April 2022 While others are scheduled to commence in January 2023.

Download here if you are a member-kiswahili guides alone

KCSE KISWAHILI ENGLISH SETBOOKS GUIDES

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