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In part two of Nerima's story, we further dive into her experiences as she takes us on an emotional journey. She opens up about her decision to travel to India for her brother's treatment and her brave act of donating her kidney. Nerima also shares how she met her husband and returned to Siasa Place. She reflects on privilege and how it has influenced her life. She also discusses diversity in Kenyan politics and shares insights on balancing family life while pursuing her dreams. Join us on this episode as Nerima emphasizes valuing the journey and not just the destination in this inspiring episode.

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In part two of Nerima's story, we further dive into her experiences as she takes us on an emotional journey. She opens up about her decision to travel to India for her brother's treatment and her brave act of donating her kidney. Nerima also shares how she met her husband and returned to Siasa Place. She reflects on privilege and how it has influenced her life. She also discusses diversity in Kenyan politics and shares insights on balancing family life while pursuing her dreams. Join us on this episode as Nerima emphasizes valuing the journey and not just the destination in this inspiring episode.

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S10:E12 | Looking forward and connecting the dots backwards – #CarenWakoli on #DDwithMaqC 14:06

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In this final episode, #CarenWakoli shares lessons on leadership, as she looks back and projects ahead for her life and purpose.

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Every success has an origin story. In this episode, #CarenWakoli recalls the time and circumstances that led to her founding ELF-Africa 10 years ago.

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#CarenWakoli wonders aloud about how youth and women can be more meaningfully engaged in leadership and decision-making as essential stakeholders for economic, political, and social development.

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While relieving her post-campus experience in this episode, #CarenWakoli talks through her heartbreaking pursuit of national politics.

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S10:E4 | I am not self-made. Mentors helped me find my voice – #CarenWakoli on #DDwithMaqC 9:01

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In episode 3, #CarenWakoli shares her pursuits of student leadership at the University of Nairobi and explains just how much the national-level dynamics play into student politics.

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John (Jking) Ngare is the co-founder and executive director of the Lepta Community Organization, which builds leadership, employability, and entrepreneurial skills to enable youth-led community transformation. Lepta has programs across East Africa, offering training, mentorship, and hands-on leadership practice to young people, especially those from underserved communities. JKing is a multi-talented individual who runs a graphics design firm, NuWave Creation. He is also the director of Mathare Children's Education (MCE), which provides education, food, shelter, and health to disadvantaged and orphaned children living in Nairobi's informal settlements. On this episode of #DDWithMaqC, JKing shares his life story, including his childhood memories and how the consciousness of his gifts from an early stage kept him alive in a place where boys his age died from criminal activities. He also talks about how the male figures around him kept him anchored and his passion for lifting others from the same background he hails from.…

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Pauline Wanja is an accomplished alumni engagement expert with over a decade of experience designing and implementing programs supporting public schools in the UK and Kenya. She joined Future First Global in 2012 to spearhead an alumni engagement pilot program to enhance alumni involvement in school activities. During her tenure at Future First Global, Pauline has played a crucial role in shaping alumni engagement conversations and strategies in Kenyan high schools and institutions of higher learning. Her efforts led to the launch of the Association of Alumni Communities in partnership with the Cabinet Secretary of Education office in 2017, which aimed to mobilize Kenyans to give back to their former schools. In 2018, Pauline helped convene the first local industry gathering of alumni professionals from local universities, further cementing her alumni engagement thought leader role. Before joining Future First, Pauline designed and implemented youth programs for various international organizations, including ActionAid International, MS Denmark, the World Bank Institute, World Youth Alliance, Ashoka Youth Venture Program, and British Council's Global Changemakers. She is an Acumen Fellow and African Visionary Fellow and has served on the boards of CIVICUS World Assemblies. Pauline also receives the Nelson Mandela-Graca Machel Innovation Award, which recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities.…

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Valuing the Journey — My Story of Love, Sacrifice, and Reflection: #NerimaWako on #DDwithMaqC 1:30:43

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In part two of Nerima's story, we further dive into her experiences as she takes us on an emotional journey. She opens up about her decision to travel to India for her brother's treatment and her brave act of donating her kidney. Nerima also shares how she met her husband and returned to Siasa Place. She reflects on privilege and how it has influenced her life. She also discusses diversity in Kenyan politics and shares insights on balancing family life while pursuing her dreams. Join us on this episode as Nerima emphasizes valuing the journey and not just the destination in this inspiring episode.…

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On this episode of #DDWithMaqC Nerima Wako-Ojiwa, a Kenyan political analyst and the executive director of Siasa Place, shares her life story, including her childhood memories, experiences with bullying in school, and her move to the United States at the age of 17. She also talks about her college years and downplayed experiences with racism, as well as her career path and the lessons she learned along the way, including losing her job and finding true friendship. Nerima shares her experience with an internship in Washington DC, where her proficiency in Kiswahili helped her land a job. She also discusses her return to Kenya and the birth of Siasa Place, an organization focused on educating young Kenyans about governance, the constitution, and electoral processes. Nerima opens up about her brother's diagnosis of kidney failure and the impact it had on her life.…

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S10:E1 | I took up responsibility at a very young age – #CarenWakoli on #DDwithMaqC 19:12

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#CarenWakoli starts our 10th series with a reminiscence on her childhood and growing up and how it all shaped responsibility in her from a young age.

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