News travelled fast down our street: I was going to Kisumu for the Christmas holiday. For families like ours in the city, trips “upcountry” were rare, especially for those of us living in the slums, where life was often day-to-day, and journeys outside the city were few and far between. My friends were excited and flooded me with questions. “Do […]
BREADWINNER
Every family has that breadwinner(s), the person/people through whom all blessings flow. This individual(s) understands the significant role they play in supporting their loved ones, and they approach this responsibility without complaint or blame. They recognize that the universe has placed them in this position to be a guiding light for others—it’s a natural part of life. As the breadwinner(s), […]
NOT LYING
When the head of state speaks about the government’s achievements, he isn’t always lying. In fact, many Kenyans initially agreed with him, as he built his manifesto on empirical evidence. He took the time to analyse the data, allowing for thoughtful policy proposals. However, once in power, the reality of governance set in. The demands of leadership are relentless; he […]
MOUNT KENYA
We met Wilson at Cedar Mall in Nanyuki. He was our guide for the climb and couldn’t hide his curiosity. “Any beer in the last two days? Smoking? Sex?” he asked, inspecting us as if our answers would determine our fate on the mountain. After a quick once-over, he concluded, “You don’t look like hikers,” he said in a thick […]