Akitelek Mboya does this thing with words that touches all the raw and vulnerable places inside. She is able to do that without a hint of self-pity. She writes courageously. Sunny Days in Nairobi
Annette Majanja celebrates her 'Fighter' grandma. Her blog goes to show that true influence doesn't necessarily come from those with money or education. Rather, from those with the ability to see a new future and safeguard it for their children.
When women get angry, they shake the world. Women, like men, don't always do the right thing when they are angry. Do we stop and try to hear and heal one another's anger? Jean Thevenet has inspired me to stop and listen instead of judging.
Salt is like a stinging lash. So is the incisive dialogue brought to life by Nyambura Githongo in relation to the girls of Aitong Girls High School. The motivations for mortgaging our children's future are often complicated, albeit unacceptable.
Jerry Riley's photography speaks to me of depth of vision and an intimacy with his subjects that is empathetic and respectful. He is the biggest photographer of all time in my mind, because of the investment he makes in understanding and identifying.
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