Ngethu Star on the 3rd of October 1979
TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY PEOPLE…The 3rd day of October 1979 was the day that my angel Rachel Muiruri introduced me to this world. The venue was at the Mater Hospital in Mariakani South B and since then, it’s been on. Out of innocent childhood, through turbulent teen years and into complete adulthood, it’s been a journey full of blessings and painful lessons of life.
OF COURSE my childhood was lived in the valleys of Ngethu where I attended nursery school and my early years of primary school. Dad used to take my brother and I to the roaring waters of Chania river early in the morning. That river has fed countless generations and cleansed the Mau Mau warriors including Sebastian Muiruri who fought for the independence of Kenya
I CAN STILL SEE my grandmother sitted on her three legged stool (njung’wa) telling us folk stories whilst blowing into the pipe to keep the fire lit. Then she would remove the hot sufuria (cooking pan) with her bear hands and serve us tea in very huge mugs. As a child I decided that it is better to live in this life than to merely observe amidst the wind, literally. I would stand in a way that I could not see any part of my body, just to see how the world is beautiful and imagine that I was not there. I was less than five years old then, and I felt it was better to be in the world and be part of nature’s beauty
AT 27...I AM AT MY BEST with no apologies. I find myself right on track literally by the years with the personal dreams that befriended me, the dreams that due to my past, could only be shared with my parents and close friends. Now the future is here and I feel the need to confirm the foundations of my life in order to live my dreams. First of all identity is everything. I am a Pan-African, a kikuyu and Ng’ethu star. My cultural beliefs are central to my personal development.
I KNOW that I do advocate for the highest state of humanity, yet I know that I am in this world and so many before me have sold their souls to the ways of the world. This has been the single most profound fear. If I am what I say I am, then why do I have this fear in my heart? I am glad that I have this fear for it should confront me during the times that the line will blur and I will resort back to what makes the essence of me: my heart for all.
HAVING THE WILL, always knowing I am winning even when seemingly losing, finding laughter and smiling with my eyes, giving hope to all and showing my heart to all, having the confidence and courage at all times and looking into everyone eyes is what it will take. Most of all believing in God and acknowledging the love and protection he has always accorded me will light the path I create. Love is the greatest gift that God gives to all, Love is that which God fills on earth through us in order that we share. God is Love.
FOR MY LIFE, I thank my heroes; my parents that have continue to lay the tracks for our people’s prosperity. No doubt I will be in a legitimate leader guided by their wisdom and love. To my 7 siblings for whom I am prepared to die and whose love and support propels me to success.To the over 50 girl-children that my mother has adopted into her children's home and who have become my nieces.
THIS PARAGRAPH is to all those that have formally and informally supported and befriended my family. Specially to all the inhabitants of Ngethu village in Thika District, the place of my roots. All that I am is for all you beautiful people who form the backbone to my life!! I thank all those that know are included in my list of thanks for having me in their life.
FOR NOW, its African History in the making.
OF COURSE my childhood was lived in the valleys of Ngethu where I attended nursery school and my early years of primary school. Dad used to take my brother and I to the roaring waters of Chania river early in the morning. That river has fed countless generations and cleansed the Mau Mau warriors including Sebastian Muiruri who fought for the independence of Kenya
I CAN STILL SEE my grandmother sitted on her three legged stool (njung’wa) telling us folk stories whilst blowing into the pipe to keep the fire lit. Then she would remove the hot sufuria (cooking pan) with her bear hands and serve us tea in very huge mugs. As a child I decided that it is better to live in this life than to merely observe amidst the wind, literally. I would stand in a way that I could not see any part of my body, just to see how the world is beautiful and imagine that I was not there. I was less than five years old then, and I felt it was better to be in the world and be part of nature’s beauty
AT 27...I AM AT MY BEST with no apologies. I find myself right on track literally by the years with the personal dreams that befriended me, the dreams that due to my past, could only be shared with my parents and close friends. Now the future is here and I feel the need to confirm the foundations of my life in order to live my dreams. First of all identity is everything. I am a Pan-African, a kikuyu and Ng’ethu star. My cultural beliefs are central to my personal development.
I KNOW that I do advocate for the highest state of humanity, yet I know that I am in this world and so many before me have sold their souls to the ways of the world. This has been the single most profound fear. If I am what I say I am, then why do I have this fear in my heart? I am glad that I have this fear for it should confront me during the times that the line will blur and I will resort back to what makes the essence of me: my heart for all.
HAVING THE WILL, always knowing I am winning even when seemingly losing, finding laughter and smiling with my eyes, giving hope to all and showing my heart to all, having the confidence and courage at all times and looking into everyone eyes is what it will take. Most of all believing in God and acknowledging the love and protection he has always accorded me will light the path I create. Love is the greatest gift that God gives to all, Love is that which God fills on earth through us in order that we share. God is Love.
FOR MY LIFE, I thank my heroes; my parents that have continue to lay the tracks for our people’s prosperity. No doubt I will be in a legitimate leader guided by their wisdom and love. To my 7 siblings for whom I am prepared to die and whose love and support propels me to success.To the over 50 girl-children that my mother has adopted into her children's home and who have become my nieces.
THIS PARAGRAPH is to all those that have formally and informally supported and befriended my family. Specially to all the inhabitants of Ngethu village in Thika District, the place of my roots. All that I am is for all you beautiful people who form the backbone to my life!! I thank all those that know are included in my list of thanks for having me in their life.
FOR NOW, its African History in the making.
posted by NG'ETHU STAR at 7:15 AM
