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Part 1: Awakening Within – Reconnecting with Formerly Imprisoned Women in Narok

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Today, as I sat among the formerly imprisoned women at Narok, I found myself not just observing — but remembering. I sat. I observed. I asked questions. I facilitated. I inspired. But deep within, something was stirring — a quiet awakening. I felt the weight of my own journey pressing gently on my chest. I saw myself in 2015, fresh out of prison, full of anger and unanswered questions. I remembered what it felt like to sit across from someone who had walked a similar path and made it — how that moment had sparked something in me. And today, I became that someone for them. This self-awareness workshop was never just about a session plan or activities. It was about mirrors — about helping women look inward and see beyond the scars, beyond the silence, beyond the shame. It was about asking, “Who am I beneath the weight of my past? Who do I get to become now?” We shared reflections that were raw and deeply personal. We wrote words that hadn’t yet been spoken aloud. We laughed in between th...

What Healing Looks Like When God is in It

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There’s a kind of healing that doesn’t make headlines — but it transforms you deeply.   In this post, I share what healing has looked like in my own life when God is the one doing the mending.   It’s quiet. It’s holy. And it’s enough. What Healing Looks Like When God Is In It There’s a kind of healing that doesn’t come with fireworks.   No dramatic turning point.   No moment where everything suddenly makes sense. It comes quietly.   Softly.   In moments that seem ordinary… but are filled with Heaven’s fingerprints. It looks like waking up and realizing that your heart doesn’t ache in the same way it used to.   It looks like not crying over that name anymore.   It looks like peace… where chaos once lived rent-free. God’s healing doesn’t always announce itself.   Sometimes, it tiptoes in while you’re pouring a cup of tea or watching the sun rise behind Tigoni’s misty hills.   Sometimes it shows up in laughter that catches you off guard — o...

Life After Prison in Kenya: A Formerly Imprisoned Woman’s Guide to the Justice System

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If you’re a woman caught up in Kenya’s criminal justice system, I’ve walked that road. I know the fear, the confusion, the silence that follows release. This guide isn’t theory. It’s my truth—from arrest, to prison, to freedom. Here’s what I learned, and what every woman should know about surviving the system and rebuilding life afterward. 1. When You’re Arrested in Kenya Don’t panic. Ask questions. If police arrest you, don’t resist. Ask what you’re being charged with. It’s your right to know. Know your basic rights: You must be taken to court within 24 hours (excluding weekends/holidays). You have the right to remain silent. You can ask for a lawyer. If you can’t afford one, request legal aid. Tip: If possible, inform someone you trust where you’re being taken. Keep track of names, badge numbers, and location. 2. Inside Police Custody Don’t sign anything under pressure.   Police may push you to sign a statement. Don’t do it unless you fully understand what’s written and you...