Following the declaration of independence in 1963, Kenya witnessed a surge of optimism in its political landscape. However, the country soon fell into a state of political and economic unrest, marked by a corrupt and repressive regime led by President Moi. This decline can be partly attributed to the presence of neo-patrimonial practices deeply ingrained in the country’s political system. As a result, achieving political independence did not necessarily translate into freedom from authoritarian rule.
AWAKEN
We seem to separate life into two categories; we place self in one, and everyone else in the other. And what happens in our minds is that we automatically assume that the other group has everything figured out. We sometimes conclude that we are the only ones who don’t know; the only ones who areContinue reading “AWAKEN”
In another world
In another world, her mother’s life is not solely defined through the lenses of motherhood. Her body doesn’t house her children for a sum total of twenty-seven months. She doesn’t deal with swollen feet and the outbreak of stretch marks all over her abdomen, her breasts, hips and thighs. She gets to be free fromContinue reading “In another world”
Let’s Get Loud.
It’s 4:18 AM, and here I am, in a very electrifying party; one that knows how to bring the night to life. The funny thing is my presence here, since it is not something that I RSVPed for. The venue is packed and let me tell you, there is some groove alright. The DJ isContinue reading “Let’s Get Loud.”
Let it Shatter.
Be more by feeling less.That’s the closest route to hell,and we no longer want to walk around it.What’s the point of being able to use all these words and not talk about it? How come they never taught us?That our feelings would be abandoned and made to become orphans?That we would have to foster careContinue reading “Let it Shatter.”
THE REMNANT(S)
Her name is Natasha. She always believed that she was too sensitive, too complex, too neurotic, too emotional, too sexual, too dynamic, too deep, too introspective and/or too curious. She thought that she was just too much to have the kind of relationship she desired. She would ask herself questions like who would hold aContinue reading “THE REMNANT(S)”
WHITE LIES
Q: How are you A: I am fine, you? I wonder how many people answer this question with utmost honesty. I am very sure that we pack up our white lies in a variety of pretty words. Call it protecting ourselves from a lot of boring conversations or another incoming failed talking stage. You canContinue reading “WHITE LIES”
UNVEILING THE SHADOWS; NAVIGATING SEXUAL VIOLENCE
There is a truth that is completely covered by total darkness and in the midst of it, there is a tale that is begging to be told; a narrative that is pleading to be shared. It is a story of deep anguish that hides so many wounds but no visible scars. Out of that darknessContinue reading “UNVEILING THE SHADOWS; NAVIGATING SEXUAL VIOLENCE”
LOVE’S FRAGMENT (Part 1)
Me: It will come slowly, you know; the regret. Slowly by slowly, it will consume you because you let our ship sink. Him: It is already here with me. And that is why I had to summon my courage and express what I have longed to say before you vanish forever and have my wordsContinue reading “LOVE’S FRAGMENT (Part 1)”
DEAR GRIEF
As I stare at this blank page, I am realizing that this isn’t the first letter addressed to you. However, it is the first that is written with a glimmer of hope. You came into my life uninvited and made a home in my heart, my mind and my soul. You brought me tears, sleeplessContinue reading “DEAR GRIEF”
NYAMBU'S PEN 