African Children's Stories

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Drones in Our Modern World’. Have you ever seen a drone flying high up in the sky? Drones are no longer just cool gadgets they are changing the world in amazing ways. From helping farmers grow better crops to protecting wildlife in national parks. Drones are everywhere, but how exactly do they work? And why are they so important? Let’s find out in today’s episode Drones in Our Modern World. Listen closely and don’t forget to answer questionsthat pop up a long the way. This story is published by African Storybook. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here

Author: Benard Kilaghai

Illustration: Benard Kilaghai

Narrator: Mungai Kang’ong’oi

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Ni Ngapi?’  This exciting tale takes us to a world  of counting and multiplying different parts of various animals!

Can you identify all the animals? And how fast can you multiply their body parts?

Listen closely, and don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up along the way. Let’s count, multiply, and have fun!

NB: This story has been curated to feature audio narration

This story is published by African Storybook. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here

Author: Clare Verbeek, Thembani Dladla and Zanele Buthelezi

Illustration: Sandra McDougall

Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘The Apple from the Garden'. This story is about a girl called Anurika who picks an apple from the garden and endeavours to share it with her family members. How will she divide it? Listen to the story to find out! This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here

Author: Thecla Uzozie

Illustration: Emmanuel Idoko

Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Big 5 Safari' Did you know that ‘Safari’ is a Swahili word meaning ‘Journey’? Today, we are off on an exciting adventure to discover the Big 5 animals of the animal kingdom! This story is published by African Storybook. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here

Author: Benard Kilaghai

Illustration: Benard Kilaghai

Narrator: Mungai Kang’ong’oi

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Nitakuwa Nini?' It is about a seed that grows into a plant and bears fruits. It also highlights several uses and importance of the plant. Will you be able to figure out the plant before the story ends? Listen to the story to find out! This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here

Author: Kate Wanjira Kamau

Illustration: Bruno Iradukunda

Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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It’s another week of storytelling tune in to our latest episode, ‘Andile Mji and the Taste of Numbers'. This captivating story is about a boy who discovers unique ways to learn how to count by using everything around him. This story is published by African Children Storybook . You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book⁠ here⁠

Author: Glanice Masiko

Illustration: Kamogelo Matlawe

Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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It’s another week of storytelling tune in to our latest episode, ‘Zanele Sees Numbers.' Join Zanele in her curiosity to see numbers wherever she is. How often do you see numbers in your surrounding? This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.

Author: Laura de Lange

Illustration: Hanrie Coetzee

Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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It’s another week of storytelling tune in to our latest episode ‘Our Flag’ (Bendera Yetu) as we celebrate Jamhuri Day! What

Happy Jamhuri Day!

Author: Ursula Nafula

Illustration: Melany Pietersen

Narrator: Angel Wambui

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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It’s another week of storytelling tune in to our latest episode, “Kuzuru Ziwa La Victoria”. Take a trip with us to one of Africa's greatest natural wonders—Lake Victoria! In this episode, we explore the beauty, history, and unique biodiversity of the world's largest tropical lake. Through captivating storytelling, we'll uncover the lake's cultural significance, the livelihoods it supports, and its place in African folklore. Have

Author: Njeri Wachira

Illustration: Njeri Wachira

Narrator: Ali Junju

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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It’s another week of storytelling tune in to our latest episode, “Lady Amelia and her Butterfly, Beauty. Have you ever had something so special that you’d do anything to protect it? In today’s story, we meet Lady Amelia, a brave and kind-hearted lady, and her beautiful butterfly, Beauty. But when a determined butterfly collector sets his sights on Beauty, Lady Amelia must find a way to keep her precious friend safe. What will she do? Let’s find out! This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.

Author: Fortunate Banda

Illustration: Fortunate Sedie

Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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