Month: January 2015

Military Life. Chapter 7

Previously: The thought of going through the medical tests and the fitness tests was not entertaining at all. I was nervous because I was not sure if the miracle that had happened at the districts, would happen again. Majority of the people in the field were scared of other things like testing positive for the […]

How I Joined The Military Part VI – Pregnancy & STD Scares.

Previously I do not understand why I was feeling sleepy, but I could feel myself drifting off to sleep, under the hot sun scorching my head. “Kendi na Shiku walrikutana walrai,” (Kendi and Shiku met I swear,) “Wacha walrai!” (you don’t say!) “Kejani man” I caught this conversation that was a distance further in the […]

How I Joined The Military Part V – Introduction to College

Previously In my entire life (up to that point that is) I had never seen such chaos within order. As much as there was order, chaos was everywhere… Complex, I know. Here is the thing. Over 3000 Kenyans of different origin, some tagging heavy suitcases, others with metallic boxes, others with just a paper bag […]

How I Joined the Military Part IV – College Day 1

Previously, By now, I am thinking to myself that I am the most intelligent recruit these people will make out of me. Sitting here among all these people and all I could think of was how I had sneaked out of home, and went in pursuit of my dream… Making it easier for my parents […]

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