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A sister’s keeper is one mouthful from the sea

by Sophie | June 4, 2013 at 7:15 AM

“I can’t do this anymore!” Those were the words of my colleague and I looked up at her wondering “what now”? … Read More»

Strong woman’s right to be ‘weak’

by Sophie | May 27, 2013 at 11:48 AM

This weekend my friend *Cate (not her real name) shared what she was going through and what struck me was her words “I don’t want anybody to tell me I am strong and can handle this”. … Read More»

Loving what I do, and knowing it matters

by Sophie | April 24, 2013 at 12:58 PM

This week I attended forum on engaging men on Sexual Gender Based Violence for South Sudan. … Read More»

Going back to the roots to inspire girls to dream

by Sophie | April 19, 2013 at 1:11 AM

Memories take me back to some very good friends in primary school who I wish to talk about. While I was in primary class 8, my best friend was Claris Wanjiru*. … Read More»

Sexy, decent, smart- When is it my choice?

by Sophie | April 14, 2013 at 1:46 AM

Today I write about dresses, dressing. I cannot talk of dressing without remembering some of the great girls in my life that inspire me, my nieces. … Read More»

Our voices in a powerful dance

by Sophie | April 14, 2013 at 1:19 AM

I seek not the voice of the president, I seek not the voice of the queen, I seek not the voice of the prince, For them, we hear, Whether we seek them or not, … Read More»

A young girl’s quest for justice

by Sophie | April 14, 2013 at 1:15 AM

I was 12 years old when I led my first ‘active non-violence’ action. … Read More»

Giving us a voice and freedom

by Sophie | April 7, 2013 at 5:43 AM

Outliers, luck or fate?

by Sophie | March 27, 2013 at 7:56 AM

A few minutes ago, in the process of reading a certain document, I came across a picture of a school and pupils learning. … Read More»

If only we meant what we said...

by Sophie | January 8, 2013 at 4:50 AM

When you mean what you say- By Sophie Ngugi, January 2013 … Read More»

Christ is born, the season is here

by Sophie | December 21, 2012 at 3:49 AM

I am not sure why, but I am looking forward to this Christmas season. What is special about Christmas? Why the joy that seems to bubble out of the seam of our hearts? … Read More»