Mwende Nguti

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The name game

When we hear of kids called ‘Blessing’ or ‘Redemption’, there’s always that moment where you’re like ‘no, seriously, what’s your name?’ ...
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Introverts and dating

Image via There is no straw heavy enough to break the camel’s back as the straw of ‘Is this a date or not?’ To those who are more forward than the res...
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Apocalyptic Kenya

Light bulbs, phones, television, radio, cars, and computers: once upon a time they never existed. In the last two centuries, they have not just become items of ...
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The face of Nairobbery

It happened really fast. Had I not been paying attention, I would have missed it entirely. He grabbed the phone right from her hands and within seconds, he wa...
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Taking it to the ballot

A few months ago had you asked me if I was voting, I would have shrugged and said “What’s the point? Will it even make a difference?” I would then slip in...

Mwende Nguti

Writer, dreamer and life enthusiast.