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#NairobiNiMimi Series: Shilpa Shah

Positively African — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:23:13 +0000

As a therapist and life coach living and working in Nairobi, Shilpa Shah, has watched the city change over the last four decades. It is still, she says, one of the best cities in the world.

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#NairobiNiMimi Series: James Apiya Ogutu

Positively African — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 07:36:45 +0000

James Apiya Ogutu is a man that came to the city of Nairobi with a plan and his hard work has paid off. Today, at 46, he is a successful entrepreneur with an inspirational story.

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#NairobiNiMimi Series: Sam Ondieki

Positively African — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 10:02:26 +0000

“I’ve been to prison and you can quote me on this, this country does not care about its citizens.”

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#NairobiNiMimi: Sarah Muchuma

Positively African — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 07:34:44 +0000

As the eldest daughter of a school headmaster, Sarah felt suffocated by the pressure of being a model child at home in Western Kenya. So, she decided to try her luck in the big city, Nairobi. She says it has been a real adventure.

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#NairobiNiMimi Series: Mourine Obare

Positively African — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 08:27:22 +0000

“My dreams have always kept me going. I would have been dead a long time ago if it wasn’t for them.” At 32, Mourine has already accomplished a lot. She’s written three books, acted on stage and for TV, and is mother to a 11-year-old girl. Her mission is to spur honest conversations with young girls about love and sex so that they can have the tools to make good choices in life and be truly free.

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