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Sunday

Loss – Kupoteza Poteza Sunday ‘You’re rich eh?’“No. We’re not.”“But your dad drives motorcar.”“It belongs to his place of work.”“But your mom has nice hair and works at an office.”“We’re not rich.”“But you wear shoes to school.”“You wear shoes, too.”“But mine are not like yours. You bought yours at the Bata shop, eh?” “No. MyContinue reading “Sunday”

Elimu

Elimu – NounMeaning: Education, Knowledge. The Kenyan education system moved on from the British system to a Kenyan one in 1985. I was privileged to join kindergarten in 1990. It was a time when this system was gaining traction and teachers were passionate about teaching classes they believed were beneficial for the Kenyan children. TheContinue reading “Elimu”

Compassionate and Kind

Her story is hers to share but here is where her story changed mine: A few months before meeting her and joining the women’s ministry, God had clearly told me to go help with the 61 Project women’s ministry in Maai Mahiu but I pulled a Jonah and went the opposite direction. I moved farContinue reading “Compassionate and Kind”

Ni Jamii au Jamaa?

Jamii noun. Meaning Community Jamaa noun. Meaning Family I remember growing up in neighborhoods so diverse and living in community with people from all over the world. It was a world that allowed my childhood to roam free. Kids were allowed to be kids and all adults were your parents (even in discipline). I rememberContinue reading “Ni Jamii au Jamaa?”

Anza.

“It’s been a busy and exciting couple of weeks. I have had a job interview with Oasis, and training that ends this Friday. I get to start working at the Valley as an educator tomorrow! I’m a bit nervous because it’s a huge role and I’m not even sure where to begin but I’m excited.Continue reading “Anza.”