"I have chosen the political identity of “feminist” because I believe in my own autonomy, choice and freedom—as well as those of all other women. African women continue to face the denial of autonomy, choice and freedom in all areas of life, alongside an enduring lack of access to and control of all kinds of opportunities and resources."

"And so we need inspiration. I am inspired by people in all fields who devote energy, intellect and time to honing their skills and excelling. I am inspired by African artistic work and culture, past and contemporary, and by African intellectual work and thought. I am motivated by collectivity and solidarity, and by love."

"Nothing happened — and that's the way to tell a true story from a made-up one. A made-up story always has a neat and tidy end. But true stories don't end, at least until their heroes and heroines die, and not then really because the things they did and didn't do, sometimes live on."

"How much does one imagine, how much observe? One can no more separate those functions than divide light from air, or wetness from water."

"I found it curiously exciting to hear an account of the Benin massacre of 1897 and its sequel from one who had taken part. It is a story that still has power to amaze and horrify, as well as to remind us that the British had motives for pushing into Africa other than the intention to exploit the natives and glorify themselves."

"Whenever you want to see me, always look at the sunset; I will be there."

"Death knocks at your door, and before you can tell him to come in, he is in the house with you."

"When you're frightened don't sit still, keep on doing something. The act of doing will give your back your courage."

"Write As Yourself and Write What You Know."

"The lack of a data privacy law has been an enormous lacuna in Kenya's digital rights landscape."

"I’ve found that if you put aside the desire to be seen and just write from an authentic place of wanting to tell stories you know and that you think the world might profit from hearing, it will take you a long way, even in nonfiction."

"Don't pray for your enemies to die. I'm telling you, you might bury all your relatives."

"I want more grace in my purpose, more energy to inspire generations, enough peace of mind to experience God’s faithfulness."

"You matter , you're important . You're loved . And your presence in this earth makes a difference whether you see it or not."

"The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot."

"Reinvent yourself over and over and over and over and over until you find home. There is no timeline for the soul."

"I think these days, fame is disconnected from excellence."

"I am so proud of Kenyan, I can't tell you how it feels to see us come together like this."

"I shout peace from the mountains.. I preach peace in the caves Through peace we shall find equity & justice. I sing peace, blessed peace."

"A leader should serve from a place of love where they genuinely want the people they serve to have the best."

"Sometimes we will have to walk through fire. Stay focused, never give up, and keep your eye on the goal. You can overcome! Be a conqueror."

"When I was sixteen, I dreamt of my future and committed to focus, strive, and endure to ensure I could be the woman I envisioned."

"we love our country, we are so passionate about our country, and now we have proven that we are passionate about each other and about humanity."