The idea of living in Switzerland, France, or the UK is a dream embraced by many. In Kenya, a life abroad almost automatically elevates your social standing, people view it as a mark of success. But is it really? People often assume that life in Western or European countries is better. They expect you to […]
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I saw her a couple of times, Kiki, and only knew her as the femme de ménage (cleaning lady). Little did I know about the other life she had lived as an activist, her fight for change in Comoros. She came to the apartment twice a month for a thorough cleaning. The few times we crossed
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During a video call with my siblings, I had a glance at my nephew and almost mistook him for my younger brother because of his height. My younger brother has grown so much. Now, he keeps touching his chin as if watering tiny, invisible beards he believes he already has. My younger sister, the other
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Everyone noticed Hillary. He was funny, charming, and had a presence that spoke volumes even in silence. He could easily join any conversation and always had a story to share about anything and everything. I admired how easy life seemed for him, how he lived without limitations, always open. You’d never find Hillary silent unless
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The education system in my country is funny. To date, I still ask myself why teachers punished me for walking calmly to the washroom instead of running. Or why they disciplined me for not covering my books in brown paper. To start with, private primary schools in Kenya hold an ‘elite’ status. They charge annual
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It’s a beautiful, warm evening in the heart of Geneva. I take a stroll through the streets of Bel-Air, loving the sense of relaxation it brings me. My favourite part of the walk is across the bridge over the clear and clean waters of Lake Geneva. I glance at the big stores, hotels, and banks,
Street life in Geneva: Are beggars racists or just choosers? Read More »
It’s hard to ignore the topic on love, dating and relationships. You’ve probably been waiting long enough to hear about the dating scene in France. Well, that’s gonna unfold sooner but before that… Let me just say that I love listening to stories of how couples meet. There’s always something beautiful about how love unfolds
A Trip to Belgium: Are women now making the first move? Read More »
Haizles, beckles, nickles, stiples—a void on the surface. The clock was ticking, seasons had changed, clothes outgrown, and yet there she stood, bewildered by how much her life had stalled. She looked at the world around her. Had studied everyone’s profession, celebrated their successes, and praised their milestones. She swiped through every source of news,
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As I struggled to keep warm, hydrate my lips, catch my breath, and summon the energy to keep climbing, I kept asking myself, why did I decide to come here? I was already deep into the hike. I felt like crying; my feet were freezing, my knees numb, and the cold was unbearable. Despite finding beautiful views along the
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Let me take you on a trip down the lane of culture shocks I experienced in France. Smoking is a culture not a taboo When I watched Emily in Paris, I never understood why Sylvie Grateau, Emily’s French boss, always took a smoking break in the series. I kept asking myself, what’s the point of
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