Reflections & Lessons

I walked in needing a quick alteration.But what I witnessed reminded me why some businesses carry something greater than just skill. It was early morning. Their sewing machines were still off. The floor spotless. Fabric neatly folded. The air still fresh — not with…

A few days ago, I wrote twice about something we don’t talk about enough:— Children and adults abused at family level, “handled” quietly at family level.— Survivors abused at church, “handled” quietly at church level. Since then, my inbox has not stopped. Message after…

That sentence pierced me in a way I wasn’t ready for.It was during a workplace review.I had made a mistake — a human one — and I owned it. But then came the blow: “We see a lot of thought leadership online, but what…

We often talk about childhood bullying — the teasing, the exclusion, the intimidation.But what many don’t talk about enough is how that bullying doesn’t always end at the school gate. It just puts on a tie, walks into boardrooms, and hides behind fancy job…

Let’s talk about rounds. You’ve probably been in one. Or you’re in one right now. Community saving rounds — mukando, stokvels, rotating saving schemes — they’ve helped us build, dream, and do things we never thought we could. They’re beautiful when they work. Because…

“So… when are the babies coming?” That question. The one that’s thrown so casually at newlyweds — over lunch, at church, at family gatherings, in WhatsApp groups. Sometimes said with a laugh. Sometimes whispered with raised eyebrows. But often, without thought. Let’s talk about…