In a world captivated by the glamour of success, many have become spectators rather than players. The lazy generation clings to the coattails of successful people, drawn to the shine but unwilling to embrace the grind. Yet true success demands more, it requires ownership of your journey, the discipline to work for your achievements, and the courage to break free […]
DARK TWISTED FANTASY
Darkness is often feared, misunderstood, or fought against. Whether it’s a dark path, dark times, or even dark skin, society has long been conditioned to see darkness as something fierce and to be overcome an obstacle rather than a space for growth and reflection. But what if darkness isn’t an enemy to be defeated? What if it’s a passage to […]
EMPOWERMENT
Life is never without its challenges. Each of us carries experiences that are uniquely ours moments of struggle and triumph that no one else can fully understand. These personal journeys shape who we are, yet they often leave us feeling isolated, as if we’re navigating life’s trials alone. When the path ahead feels uncertain, taking the next step can seem […]
TIMING
In today’s fast-paced world, everyone seems to want instant results, just visualize something, and boom, it should be yours. But what happened to valuing timing? There’s a unique power in waiting for the right moment, when everything aligns perfectly and opportunities find you. I often call this “attraction,” the opposite of chasing. It’s about drawing things to you, rather than […]
NET WORTH
When asked about net worth, most people think immediately of their possessions, their assets and liabilities. This focus often drives us to accumulate more, believing that a greater net worth lies in material wealth. This isn’t necessarily wrong. However, for some, net worth is measured not by possessions but by the number of people served. The more lives you impact, […]
THE TRAIN RIDE
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 […]
LIFE IN REVERSE
I wanna live my next life backwards! You start out dead, which means you get that part out of the way right from the start. Then, you wake up in a nursing home, but instead of getting worse, you are feeling better every day. Eventually, you’re in such good shape that they kick you out for being too healthy! Then […]