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Leave this time has taught me how to rest:)
So thankful to God for the gift of rest!
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Top Ten most Funded Kenyan Startups. Raise your hand if you know what each of them does?
1. Mkopa - Ksh.43.2 Billion
2. Twiga Foods - Ksh. 23.5 Billion
3. Copia Global - Ksh. 15.4 Billion
4. Cellulant - Ksh. 8.1 Billion
5. AZA Group - Ksh. 7.5 Billion
6. Carepay -Ksh.6.7 Billion
7. Powerhive - Ksh. 6.5 Billion
8. Lori Systems - Ksh. 6 Billion
9. Wefarm - Ksh. 4.8 Billion
10. Sendy - Ksh. 3.9 Billion
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It’s crazy to me that in the name of preparing kids for the real world, we divorce them from the real world almost entirely until they turn 18.
Then we let them loose into the wild and hope for the best.
The harder you look at it, the more irrational it gets.
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Professor Micere Mugo
The world has lost a towering literary icon, while Kenya mourns the departure of a tireless champion of social justice. Baricho, we grieve the loss of our cherished daughter.
During the 90s, Micere Mugo's name was whispered with reverence. Granted her public criticism of Moi’s government, the locals feared mentioning her name to avoid a date with the deadly special branch unit of the police.
I remember one occasion when Professor Micere Mugo visited our home with her sisters Muringo and Joyce-a former councilor.
Back then, the presence of guests granted children the freedom to explore and play, as long as they kept their distance from the adults' table. Since our cow named Waiciri wasnt producing milk, I was tasked with a swift journey to Baricho shopping center to buy some. I understood the importance of punctuality and the need to remain focused on the task at hand. Within ten minutes, I returned, seeking out my grandmother to deliver the milk. She was engrossed in a lively conversation with the other adults.
My grandfather spotted me and called my name. I obediently approached. He introduced me and requested that I greet the visitors. I shook everyone's hand. When it came time to shake Micere's hand, she held mine with a tender grasp, akin to that of a caring parent. She inquired about my name, the class I attended, my favorite subject, and other such questions.
My curiosity about Micere Mugo was met with an enlightening account from my grandfather. He painted a vivid picture of who she was and what she stood for.
Isitoshe,
He told me about Micere’s father and how he had worked with other like-minded folks like Erasto Kamama (one of the earliest people from Baricho to abroad-Zanzibar), Mûng’ora Muli, Macûrû wa Mûrûria, Jessee Ngoci, Ndukui Ngando and Justus Karuti to construct a structure for worship around Baricho. Today, that structure is an architectural marvel called St. Philips church, my mother church. Micere’s father was also big on education and it not strange that his daughter went on to teach at one of the most respected universities in the world
In 2015, a year after my grandfather's passing, an overwhelming urge compelled me to reach out to Micere. Aware that she held a professorship at Syracuse University, I embarked on a quest to find her contact information. Browsing the university's website, I stumbled upon a phone number for her department.
I dialed the number, and an assistant answered. Unsure of what to say, I simply expressed my desire to speak with the professor. It was my lucky day for she was present in her office and available for a conversation.
Introducing myself as Kariuki's grandson, I barely uttered a word before she extended her condolences for the loss. She then recounted moments of her interactions with my grandfather. Silence enveloped me on the other end of the line, tears welling in my eyes. I reminded her of the time she visited and the heartfelt inquiries she had made of me. It was a beautiful moment.
Professor Micere Mugo, born in Baricho, possessed a spirit that resonated deeply. Her initial role as a principal started at Kabare Girls in Kirinyaga. The collaborative masterpiece she co-wrote with Ngugi, "The Trial of Dedan Kimathi," offered an African perspective on Kimathi's leadership and the Mau Mau struggle, liberating it from the biased colonial narrative.
President Moi lacked the courage to face the criticisms posed by intellectuals like Professor Mugo, forcing her into exile. She made her mark away from home, again reinforcing the notion that Kenyans abroad are a brain deposit as opposed to a brain drain.
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