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Life, Life Lessons, Nuggets of Wisdom February 10, 2022

By Rose Odengo

Introspection: Medicine for our Souls

Over the weekend I encountered a very interesting taxi driver. Young guy very inquisitive. When I hailed the taxi on the app and I called the driver, I was met with a very pleasant voice on the other end of the phone. I provided directions to my pick up location…

Drama, Family, Flash Fiction December 10, 2019

By Rose Odengo

You Better Be Your Brother’s Keeper!

“Stay there!” Andrew had been shouting at his little brother repeatedly for the last 20 minutes. Andrew was babysitting his 6-year-old brother, James. He had been deliberately instructed to keep James in the house, in a sweater and to not go past the front door. It was the school holidays…

Family, Flash Fiction, Life Lessons December 9, 2019

By Rose Odengo

Anything for A Fight with Mama

Mum and I weren’t talking much this morning. We had a little tiff about my hair. Let’s just say my hair was looking….” festive”. A few weeks ago I had told my mother I wanted a new look for the new year, she was open to it and we sat…

Family, Flash Fiction, Mkate Nusu November 27, 2019

By Rose Odengo

THE. MAN.

Eddy was whining again, Mary just wasn’t having it this time. He had fallen off his bike again and Mary was tired of constantly having to toss him back on again. “What is wrong with you? This is meant to be fun, I am out of here!” Mary picked up…

Flash Fiction, Mkate Nusu, Tragedy June 18, 2018

By Rose Odengo

Shattered

Daisy stepped into the middle of the road, cars speeding by her, swerving, screeching hooting, crashing into each other, she just stood there. Her eyes distant and confused, she was completely unaware of the havoc she was causing on the busy street. The horns honked frantically, yells of exasperation and…

Family, Flash Fiction, Mkate Nusu June 7, 2018

By Rose Odengo

The Osborne Effect

The desire to cheat was so strong. But she had seen Sam, chugging down a huge bottle of soda and a burger at his desk. Barbara was at his desk staring right into his eyes, he could barely swallow. But he needed to or he would choke. He swallowed hard,…

Family, Flash Fiction, Mkate Nusu June 4, 2018

By Rose Odengo

Colourful Aunt Becka

Bella reached out her little fist to knock on the door. Just as she was about to knock she heard a thud, which was rapidly followed by the sound of a clap. She paused for a minute and listened in. She heard the thud followed by a clap again, after…

Drama, Flash Fiction, Mkate Nusu April 25, 2018

By Rose Odengo

Where do we Go from Here?

“What does that mean?” Oyoo pointed at a sign he couldn’t quite understand. The sign read in bold: RUDI KWENU JALUO JINGA JEURI! “It means some people are angry and mean to others.” Akinyi responded to her son. “Why? Did the people do something wrong?” Akinyi smiled apprehensively at Oyoo.…

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Introspection: Medicine for our Souls

You Better Be Your Brother’s Keeper!

Anything for A Fight with Mama

THE. MAN.

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The Osborne Effect

Colourful Aunt Becka

Where do we Go from Here?

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