Author: liwindinspiration
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In Loving Memory of My Sister Ruth: Her Courageous Battle With Pancreatic Cancer and Lasting Legacy
Today we begin the difficult journey of saying goodbye to my beloved sister Ruth. This tribute celebrates her life, her strength, her support during difficult times, and the legacy she leaves behind after her courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
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Who Knows You Well? A Reflection After Loss and Silent Isolation
Who Knows You Well? A Reflection After Loss and Silent Isolation In the past few days, I have lost two friends, Vincent Ogawo and Vincent Leakey. Their deaths were different, but one thing connects them: silence… and distance. One was isolated within his own family. The other was found dead in his house two days…
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He Didn’t Want to Be a Burden: The Silent Strength of Leakey Majengo
Last week, we lost Leakey Majengo. And like many who knew him, I have found myself going back to our conversations, reading, rereading, and asking one difficult question: Could I have done more? That question has a way of sitting heavy on the heart. But as I reflect more deeply, not just on our chats,…
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H. pylori Blood Test Positive But No Infection: My Experience and What Patients Should Know
Recently I had a hospital experience that made me reflect on how medical tests are interpreted—and how easily patients can be prescribed medication they may not actually need. This article is not meant to criticize healthcare providers. Instead, it aims to raise awareness about something many patients do not realize: not all positive H. pylori…
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From 15% to 40%: Why Non-Communicable Diseases in Kenya Are Rising — and How We Can Prevent Them
Non-communicable diseases in Kenya have risen from 15% to nearly 40% of deaths. This article examines the causes, impact, and practical strategies to prevent and reduce the growing NCD burden.
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The Silent War of Unemployment: From Invisible to Unstoppable
Introduction: The War No One Sees Unemployment is one of the most silent battles a person can fight. Not because of hunger.Not because of lack.But because of how quickly society begins to treat you differently. The same voice that once commanded attention is suddenly ignored.The same opinions that were respected are now questioned.Calls go unanswered.Messages…
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How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders in Kenya Shut Down Disrespect Without Losing Authority
There is a moment every leader faces. You sit at the table prepared. You have done the work. You understand the data and the context. Then someone interrupts you. Another dismisses your point. Sometimes, a colleague subtly questions your competence. Suddenly, the room grows quiet. At that moment, your leadership is being tested — not…
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Silence Is Not Weakness: The Power of Silence in Leadership
It started with a message I almost sent. After a long day, I opened my phone to read a comment that felt sharp, unfair, and unnecessary. My instinct was immediate: defend, explain, correct the narrative. I began typing. The words came quickly — clear, strong, justified. And potentially damaging. I paused. That pause protected more…
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Educated, Not Caged: Rethinking the Purpose of Learning
Education was never meant to trap us in a single profession. Its true purpose is to sharpen our minds, expand our choices, and equip us to excel wherever opportunity and responsibility lead us. Is Education Meant to Free or Confine Us? In Kenya, education has always been more than a personal pursuit. It is a…
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A Quiet Reckoning: What This Series Was Really About
This series was never about becoming more impressive. It wasn’t about winning arguments, reclaiming authority, or fixing anyone else. It wasn’t about masculinity as an aesthetic, a posture, or a performance. It was about weight. The kind of weight a man carries quietly—into his marriage, his work, his relationships, and eventually into the memory others…