Kenyan Author · Poet · Storyteller

Stories That Make Us Think.
Words That Make Us Reflect.

Discover the poetry, stories and reflections of Major (Rtd) Onyapidi David lok'Ebere — an African writer whose work explores society, humanity, faith, responsibility, courage and the search for truth.

"Wherever there is shadow, there must be light." — from the epilogue of Over My Shadow
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Three works of poetry and prose, available as eBooks and printed copies.

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THE GRAND ATESO PROVERBS IN EPIC FREE POETRY

Epic Free Verse Poems from the Iteso Tradition is a bold literary tapestry that transforms traditional African proverbs into expansive poetic meditations.

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Behind My Shadow

Poems that combine research and personal insight to confront poverty, ethics, alcoholism and drug abuse.

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The Prison on the Hill

Discover The Prison on the Hill by Major (Rtd) Onyapidi David Ebere.

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Printed BookKES 750
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Over My Shadow

An Epic Free-Verse Collection

An epic free-verse exploration of society, power, faith, medicine, time, leadership, responsibility and stewardship.

About the Author

Major (Rtd) Onyapidi David lok'Ebere

Onyapidi David lok'Ebere is a Kenyan storyteller, poet and retired Clinical Officer with a strong interest in education and community development. His professional experience spans more than four decades of diverse expertise in Kenya, including service as a Clinical Officer and work as Chief Clinical and Farm Manager …

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Major (Rtd) Onyapidi David lok'Ebere
A Signature Theme

Beyond the Shadow

The shadow is never the whole story. Wherever there is shadow, there must be light.

Sorrow

Naming the burdens society carries — poverty, injustice, neglect.

Reflection

Sitting with hard questions rather than easy answers.

Responsibility

Calling readers toward stewardship, integrity and service.

Hope

The movement from darkness toward the light beyond it.

Over My Shadow
An Epic Free-Verse Collection
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Over My Shadow

An epic free-verse exploration of society, power, faith, medicine, time, leadership, responsibility and stewardship — born from observation, questioning, faith, irony and concern about society.

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Why Read His Work?

Literature That Invites You to Look Closer

Reflect

Literature that invites readers to examine the world around them.

Question

Poetry that asks difficult questions about society, power, faith and responsibility.

Remember

Stories and verses rooted in human experience and African contexts.

Hope

Even in darkness, the work searches for the light beyond the shadow.

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