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Stories can be bridges and mine are rooted in truth, shaped by immigrant’s experiences, memory, and justice. I’m Dido Kotile: author, cultural and storyteller. Whether you’re a passionate reader, a curious visitor, or someone who believes in the power of storytelling to change lives, you’re in the right place.
Through fiction and essays, I share narratives from the Horn of Africa to the Midwest USA tales of resilience, displacement, discovery, and hope. Explore my books, dive into the blog, and join the conversation.



Dido Kotile is a writer, educator, cultural storyteller, and advocate for voices often left out of mainstream narratives. Originally from Kenya and now based in Minnesota, he brings lived experience into his stories. Stories that traverse continents, tackle injustice, highlight immigrants’ experiences, and amplify the resilience of ordinary people.
Through HEA Press, an imprint of his company focused on Healthcare, Education, and Agriculture, Dido crafts fiction rooted in truth, whether exposing political injustice, corporate greed, pursuing the American dream, or exploring immigrant journeys.
His books include The Silent Yield, The Lonely Path, and a collection of short stories, “The Unfortunate Events and Other Stories.” He’s currently working on another novel where the main character is battling with mental health issues. These works connect past and present, immigrant issues, the personal and political, and illuminate the humanity that threads them together.

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A global thriller about power, greed, redemption, science, and the fight for truth spanning continents and raising the stakes on every page.


The Lonely Path
The Lonely Path tells the story of Sami, a Kenyan immigrant to the US who faces tribulations that not only put his life at risk but the lives of his family as well. As he struggles to get permanent legal residence in the States, he faces the hardships of fraud, marital distrust, and family adversity
The Unfortunate Event And Other Stories
In this book, you’ll find ten tales depicting the daily life and turmoil of modern Kenya against its unique tribal heritage. Inspired by our author’s own experience, growing up in Kenya, we delve into the lives of; children orphaned during the civil war, innocent victims subjugated to female circumcision, corrupt government officials, illegal wild trophy trades, and political opportunists.

Reviews

“An Interesting Angle on an Immigrant Story”
Joe Gillian
California, USA

“I enjoyed the story of Sami because it didn’t read like an idyllic immigrant mythology of rags to riches.”
Otto Reid
Chicago, USA