🧍♀️ Society & Identity
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THE RICE RITUAL
In every kitchen, there’s a moment of quiet before the rice begins. Someone ties their kitenge or khanga tighter around the waist, opens the cupboard, picks the packet of rice like it’s sacred. There’s always a little ritual, maybe rinsing… Continue reading
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THE ONES WHO NEVER SEE THE HOUSE
I was invited to a housewarming party the other day. A good friend of mine, someone I’ve known for over 20 years had finally moved into his dream home. Modern. Spacious. Thoughtfully designed. The kind of place where every corner… Continue reading
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ARE YOU LIVING OR JUST BEING COUNTED?
We wake up each day and step into a world that has already begun counting us. Before we even speak, before we take our first sip of coffee, before we glance at our phones, our presence has already been logged… Continue reading
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THE ILLUSION OF INDIVIDUALITY
We walk through life believing we are singular. That our goals belong to us alone. That our victories are personal, and our struggles are ours to bear. We speak of “my dream,” “my journey,” “my success,” as if we exist… Continue reading
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THE BUS RIDE THAT TOLD THE STORY OF LIFE
Mwendokasi. Always full. Always a struggle to get in, always a struggle to get out especially during rush hour. You push through the crowd, maneuvering between tired bodies and impatient sighs, and somehow, luck places you at the very back.… Continue reading
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