I almost killed a man this month. I’m not proud of it but it’s true. After hours spent in line, like a heroin addict scratching holes in his skin, it was finally my turn to pull in to the Parklands Oilibya for a few drops of the good stuff. But just as I did, the attendant said something to me that nearly cost him his life: “Fuel is finished.”.
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When one of my regular “Open Qorner” discussions tackled equality, I was keen to break new ground. I encouraged men to attend the event, which was held at the Tribe Hotel on Saturday, March 12th as part of the monthly “Open Qorner” meet-ups that I host to spark discussions on topics ranging from gender relations to religion to tribalism.
It may be safe to say that February 2011 was not a dull month. Although for the first time, thankfully, there were less typical, exorbitant, Kenyan Valentine’s Day stunts.
There is a well-known joke in Kenya, familiar to generations of our people: “If you want to hide money from a Kenyan, put it in a book.” Whilst I appreciate our self-deprecating sense of humour, I have difficulty with the perpetuation of a stereotype that says Kenyans don’t value knowledge.
Sisters, it’s time to take a bow. On March 8, the world will celebrate women and their achievements and shine a spotlight on their issues. It is a day to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an important role in the history of women’s rights.
