A friend we’ve been meaning to catch up with for some time finally texted me. “What are you planning to do on the 30th?” she asked. I replied “Nothing.” Then, I asked, “What do you have in mind?” She shared a poster about a group trip to Vikindu Forest Reserves organized by Watu Connect. I…
Kuwait. Jordan. I rarely consider Middle Eastern countries because I lack a compelling reason to do so. For example, all I know about Jordan is its biblical references, and that’s about it. However, as soon as I started reading this book, I found myself Googling about Kuwait – discovering its beautiful beaches. Jordan, being an…
A couple of weeks ago, while I was in Arusha for the Tanzania Government Communication Officers annual meeting, I received a call from Melba, who works at Jamii Forums. Her call wasn’t unexpected because we occasionally chat about candles, books, or work. In our conversation, she informed me about an upcoming event planned for Women’s…
In November last year, someone I know pushed me out of my comfort zone with “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes, a book I unexpectedly loved. You can read my thoughts on it here. It motivated me to explore different genres. I pushed myself further from my comfort zone with “The Silent Patient”—a shocking thriller….
