Wow. I haven’t opened this website for a while especially from the backend to see what’s going on. I opened it to tell you the story of a monkey that got into my house to steal then I saw a comment from a reader, Githuku, who praised my writing skills…
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Sarah Nyanchera Nyakeri
A scientist who writes about her daily experiences. Most are drafts but some are publicly shared, like this one you just read.
Sarah’s Guide to be a better Workaholic
You know what? I have just realized I am an expert at being a workaholic and I thought, why not write a … guide or something. Do not set an alarm. Wake up when your mind has had enough rest. Do the things that mainly depend on your brain when…
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Opening my Legs to strangers for the first time | Cervical Cancer Screen
After the Tree planting and the Hike that gave me crazy sunburn all over my shoulders, I opened my legs voluntarily to strangers for the first time. They say I talk about things that make people uncomfortable but if that’s what gonna pass the message around, I will gladly do…
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Top 3 Moving companies in Kenya | Hama in Peace
Growing up, we moved a lot due to rent issues. This made me hate moving days. I recently wanted to move – apart from trauma, I am lazy too- and have an option of not lifting a finger, especially in packing. After thoroughly going through an online search, I was…
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Personal Tips on Buying HIV self test kits in Kenya
There are three types of tests in #HIV self test kits that I know of….Oral Quick (Waoga wa sindano), Rapid and the The strip which are both blood based. I like the oral ones because of the hygienity that comes with it and that i don’t have to prick my…
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This is why I always have something to write about | 6 Writer’s Block Hacks
I know, I know, it is a long title but who cares? I am always writing on paper or typing away. However, the most exciting thing is writing is when I mentor other writers. I take a long shower while having Canon in D instrumental being played by Brookyln duo…
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Feeding my mental health | Journal
I am feeling anxious today. I can’t sleep. I have a presentation – that I haven’t prepared slides for – in 7 hours time. I am from rewatching my second hike video, twice – when I made a decision to be a hiker. It me teary. Filled with lots of…
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Officially a hiker: Gatamaiyu hike experience
“We are going to hike just the two of us” he announced. You should have seen my face. I was elated. Later on, he calls someone to pick her. I was like, “what? I thought u said its just us?” It was a team of more introverts than extroverts. I…
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DCI Kenya is fucking creepy + Tips of Good Conduct Application during COVID-19 Pandemic
“Hi Sarah…” TF (in my head). He went on and stopped me from removing documents from my clear bag to show what I came for. “How do you know my name?” From his body language, he didn’t have that face of ‘It’s glad to meet you offline’ that I sometimes…
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3 Tips on buying Specs in Kenya
I have lost count of the number of pairs I have had for past 9 years. These tips are based purely on my experience. 1. Choose an affordable but accountable shop. There are three categories… Optician based shops where the seller is not really an eye doctor but a technician…
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