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Nobody Is Coming to Save You

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At some point in life, everyone realizes a difficult truth: nobody is coming to save you. The ideas you carry, the dreams you hold, the vision you see for your future, those are your responsibility. They are the light you must protect and build.Sometimes we believe friends will always be there. (Source:AI generated)  Sometimes we think relationships will rescue us when life becomes difficult. But reality often teaches a different lesson. People are busy building their own lives. That does not mean they are bad people. It simply means everyone is fighting their own battles and trying to secure their own future. This is why it is important to learn to stand for yourself. I once wrote a story called “ You Are Your Own Connection .” The message is simple: the opportunities you are waiting for may never arrive through someone else. Sometimes you must create them yourself. When campus or college ends and the search for a job begins, many people expect help from the connection...

Why Do People Come Back When You Finally Let Go?

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Have you ever noticed something? The things you used to force… The people you used to beg for effort… The love you used to overextend yourself for… The moment you dist.ance yourself, suddenly they find their way back. Your Why? And why is it that in relationships, friendships, even family things are rarely 50/50? Why does one person always seem to give 100% while the other gives 40%? Let me cook. I have been observing this pattern, not just in my own life, but through my friends too. And I am sure you have seen it somewhere around you. There was a friend of mine in a three-year relationship. From the outside, it looked normal. But as we all know, no relationship moves smoothly behind closed doors. There are always ups and downs. At the beginning, the energy was equal. Both were trying. Both were intentional. But as time went by, she became emotionally attached, almost obsessed. And when obsession enters, balance leaves. She started giving more, more patience, more understan...

You are your own connection

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By Purity Jelagat  People often assume life is easier for others. They think maybe she has connections. Maybe a family member somewhere important. Maybe her path is already guaranteed. From the outside, it can look like some people are secured by privilege or proximity. But reality has a way of exposing assumptions. (picture by purity, edited by AI) There was a young woman looking for an attachment opportunity. She believed she had people who would help when the time came. Classmates had talked. Names had been mentioned. Encouragement had been exchanged.But when the moment arrived, things were different. The calls were not returned the same way. The promises were not as solid as they once sounded. And slowly, she began to understand something people rarely admit: you never truly feel the weight of a situation until you are the one inside it. That was when she learned a difficult truth sometimes, you are your own connection. Not because people are evil, not because...

Stop Choosing People Who Don’t Choose You

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By purity Jelagat  Sometimes the hardest lesson in love is not about heartbreak, it is about self-worth. There was a young woman who once found herself in a situationship while forming a close friendship with someone new. They met almost every day after her classes. He had completed his degree abroad and was preparing to move to the U.S. for his master’s. At first, he seemed different. Kind, focused and ambitious. She felt drawn to him. But slowly, certain behaviors began to turn her off. There were small signs of inconsistency, emotional distance, subtle selfishness. Then, within weeks, he received his visa and left for the U.S. (AI generated art work) They kept talking. Before he left, she had already started developing feelings. After he left, the emotional attachment grew stronger — at least on her side. She was expressive. She communicated openly. She made effort. She went the extra mile. He, however, never said much about how he felt. He responded when it was conv...

Kibe Hints at Taking a New Direction in His Career

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By Purity Jelagat  Andrew Kibe, a well-known blogger, vlogger, and media personality, was born and raised in Nairobi. He grew up in Ngara, a place he often describes as having shaped his eventful upbringing. Source: Golden news Kenya  Kibe attended Nairobi Milimani School for his secondary education, where he was classmates with Senator Mutula Kilonzo Jr. After some years, he joined the radio industry,where he worked for two years. Then he left his radio career in June 2020, stating that he had submitted his resignation three months earlier. According to Kibe, he wanted the freedom to express himself without limitations ,something he felt radio could not offer. His need for uncensored expression compelled him to shift his focus entirely to social media and digital platforms. “I gave my notice three months ago because I was being censored on the content I could put out on national radio. On social media, I can put out whatever I want without limitations, things I couldn't say o...

Sammy Kioko’s Story: Begging to Be Paid His Debt

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By Purity Jelagat  Comedian and MC Sammy Kioko is demanding Machakos County Government KSh 19 million owed to him for unpaid services.  Kioko, who is well known on social media, publicly shared his frustrations on 10th November 2025 saying, he worked for the county government nearly two years ago after winning a tender to supply uniforms which he did to completion. He claims to have visited various county officials to help him reach out to Governor Wavinya Ndeti without success. That’s when he began appealing to other public figures including leaders outside Machakos County, to intervene for him. Sammy Kioko expresses his frustration publicly over unpaid dues. Photo: Sammy kioko, Source: Facebook  One day, Kioko took to social media to express his frustration, requesting a meeting with the governor. However, his post attracted both sympathy and criticism with some accusing him of tarnishing the governor’s reputation. He then reportedly tried to camp outside the Machakos C...

FOOD IS POWERFUL

By Purity Jelagat                                                                                                                       I was just listening to Walubengo, a public speaker, and he was talking about how powerful food is. His words made me think deeply about it , and truly, food is powerful. Think about it. In many homes, people hire workers to help with household tasks. But when the job is almost done, some employers hesitate to pay them. Their excuse? That the worker has been eating at their home, so that supposedly covers the payment. Another example is when someone offers to buy you food. Maybe you haven’t eaten for a while, and you are really hungry, so you eat a lot to fe...