Her name is Esther is more than a memoir-it is a tender, unforgettable journey through childhood, identity, and first love, set against the shifting political and social landscape of Kenya. Growing up in rural Kenya, Muturi lives a life shaped by family, faith, and quiet resilience. From dusty classrooms and mango-tree laughter to the innocent beginnings of love with Esther, his world feels safe-until it isn't. As adolescence unfolds and political tensions rise, friendships fracture, fear creeps into schools, and innocence is tested.Through distance, loss, and uncertainty, love remains his anchor. What begins as a simple schoolyard bond becomes a lifelong memory-proof that true love, once known, never truly fades. Honest, nostalgic, and deeply human, Her Name is Esther will move anyone who has loved, lost, and carried a name from their past like a secret flame.