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Study War

March 11, 2024·   Mkawasi Mcharo Hall

I’ve never been in a war situation. Never woken to the sound of bombs and wailing of mothers and the wretched rage of men left with absolutely nothing to show …

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Indoctrination in 5 Courses:

October 6, 2023·   Mkawasi Mcharo Hall

When we were kids and new to the magic of learning, we did Number Work in Standard 1 (first grade). Then I think it was in Standard 2 when we …

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The Teacher

October 6, 2023·   Mkawasi Mcharo Hall

My languages teacher in primary school was probably my biggest inspiration ever. She taught us English and Kikamba, both part of the school syllabus in that part of the country. …

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Warp and Weft

August 30, 2022·   Mkawasi Mcharo Hall

/ 3-minute read. There was this day I got a zero in Home Science. ZERO! Really, Mrs. Mungai? Form 2, 14 years old, my first and only zero ever. You …

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