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The Covid-19 Lockdown
Poetry is a unique and powerful form of communication. You could say, “It’s a nice day today,” or you could say, “Today, the sky smiled…
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Kisoro
Kisoro is a place where you can leave your sorrows behind. Tucked away in Uganda’s southwest, this underrated town is one of the country’s most…
Mama Golparii – Mombasa
After the usual Fort Jesus tour, where we were charged with the typical non-Kenyan rates worth telling stories about, my husband, daughter, and I decided…
Unbowed – Professor Wangari Maathai
I have had countless deep, passionate, and heartfelt conversations with my Kenyan friends about Unbowed, the memoir of Professor Wangari Maathai—an inspiring Kenyan social, environmental, and…
The Legends of St. Joseph’s College Ombaci
If you want to meet a Ugandan gentleman known for his dignity, intelligence, and calm demeanor, look no further than the boys who studied at…
Women’s Day
As a woman, I’ve often let the people who steered the Titanic guide me, when I should have been led by those who built the…
