Archive (18 life histories found)

On the day Kenya achieved independence, 12th December 1963, with Jomo Kenyatta as its first President, some local women did an impromptu traditional dance in front of Matunda church. Across the country the relatively low key celebrations passed off…

In February 1973 my adoptive mother died suddenly,one and a half years after my late husband. A neighbour alerted the police that she had not been seen that morning. The police broke into the house and found my mother unconscious. Pamela and I…

My life memories have not been ordinary memories. I was born on the 30th September 1931. My childhood memories are not all that happy,money always seemed to be a problem at home. In the 1930's there was no work. I often wondered how I was sent to…

The thing I am most proud about in my life is my family. I am very proud of my three grandchildren. My daughter recently completed a Master Degree in Art and Design,and is returning to complete a PHD.My values were learnt early on in life through my…