ECHOES OF ATIENO

KWALE. My very first time there, and let me tell you, I loved it. The place is just cool in every sense. Everywhere you turn, it’s green. Trees, fresh air, and this calm terrain that feels like a soft hug. Honestly, it was such an escape from the busy streets and concrete jungle of Nairobi. My lungs said “thank you” with every breath😌 The culture We were welcomed into this beautiful compound called Dragon Home (don’t ask me why the name, the owners probably tell it best). From the moment we arrived, there was this warmth. The first thing we got? Tea and mandazi. Not just any mandazi, they were sweet, soft, melt-in-your-mouth kind of mandazi. And the tea? Ah, it was local, rich, and full of that fresh aroma that hits you even before you take a sip. It smelled so good, and the taste carried that homely touch you don’t get in city cafés; warm, comforting, almost like it was brewed with love. And what made it even better? We all sat together on a mat, even the owners of the home. Sharing...

23rd September 2025 was one of those days that stay with you long after they’re gone. I travelled to Naivasha for the International Day of Sign Languages, and wow, it was beautiful. The energy, the conversations, the community… I enjoyed every single part of it. I’ve been in the disability space for a while, but for the longest time, my focus was mainly on physical disabilities. I never really thought deeply about the Deaf community, their language, their struggles, and their resilience. But a few months ago, I stepped into this world, and suddenly, everything shifted. I started to see how often Deaf people are left out, how costly exclusion really is. And now? I’m committed to being part of the change; first in myself, then in my community, and if I dream big enough, for the world too😊 Let me share the moment that touched me most yesterday In the middle of all the talking hands and celebration, I met this gorgeous baby girl. She had the most unique, bright blue eyes I have ever seen....