Muchaneta Chimuka
YOUTHFUL radio presenter, motivational speaker and life coach Kudakwashe T. Muganhu is set to make strides in the arts industry, with his second book, Going to Victoria Falls, set to be launched in Harare this Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Last year, Muganhu published his debut book, Who Doesn’t Want to Quit School?, which received a positive response from readers.
Describing himself as a calm and reserved person, Muganhu said his passion for writing developed during childhood, when he preferred spending time reading books, magazines and newspapers rather than playing with toys like other children.
“Yes! I was a different child. My favourite place is a library. I have slept in a school library several times,” he said.
I love libraries because it is a quiet place where I can get all the answers that society cannot give me. Generally, my hobbies are reading and writing.”
Muganhu said he believed he was destined to become a writer and use his voice to inspire the current generation.
“I did not choose this calling, but it chose me. My strong foundation of being a wide reader made me a good writer,” he said.
He said the idea for Going to Victoria Falls was inspired by his concern that many Zimbabweans were unfamiliar with some of the country’s tourist attractions, despite foreigners regularly visiting them.
The book, he said, seeks to challenge the perception that travelling within Zimbabwe is beyond the reach of ordinary people because of the prevailing economic challenges.
Muganhu said visiting a preferred destination required proper planning and did not necessarily demand substantial resources.
He urged Zimbabweans to embrace domestic tourism and make travelling around their country part of their culture.
“Sad news frustrates, gives depression, and it creates bitterness. Yet, there is good news that is happening in Zimbabwe,” he said.
“Surprisingly, a lot of Zimbabweans would prefer to go to Dubai, Singapore, Zansi Bar, Qatar, among other countries rather than visiting their beautiful local places like Victoria Falls.
“On a bigger note, a lot of tourists are afraid to come to Zimbabwe because they think that they will starve with hunger, there are no roads, people are living in the bush, streets are always dirty, political instability, yet this is the narrative that is painted on Social media.”
Muganhu said he is proud that he took time in his project and managed to give a clear picture about Zimbabwe, and he has high hopes that every reader will feel safe to come and enjoy the Zimbabwean sunshine country and, above all, to taste the African cuisine, Sadza.
Coincidentally, his book will be launched on his birthday, which will automatically become his huge present.
“I was born on the 14th of November, and I am glad the book launch will coincide with my birthday,” he said.
“I am so excited to be a game changer, transformer, and shaper in my time. I desire to win the NAMA Award.
“This award will mean a lot to me because it is the biggest in Zimbabwe. I plan to turn my book into a movie and audio play to accommodate everyone.”
Muganhu’s book will be distributed in bookshops across the country, including Victoria Falls.
The young man, who is shy about revealing his real age, hails from Rusape, studied in South Africa, and has now returned to his home country, Zimbabwe.
