Val Ruta

A failed attempt to speak in Tongues

I read an intriguing article on speaking in tongues, that inspired me to also write on how I yearned to speak in tongues. Having grown up going to a conventional Catholic church, speaking in tongue was so foreign. One Sunday, towards the end of the mass and just before the usual announcements, a guest wasContinue reading “A failed attempt to speak in Tongues”

The rise and fall of the majesty of a woman’s breast!

Allow me to be brutally honest with my views and rather explicit in this article as I reflect on the beauty, glamour, fame, an incomparable nurturing nature of the female breasts (matiti or nyonyo in Kiswahili or amabere in Kihaya) and the agony of these majestic organs. The erased memory of our “babyhood” is howContinue reading “The rise and fall of the majesty of a woman’s breast!”

Pray and Believe

I jailed the Government

I jailed the government for refusing to look at itself in the mirror. I mean in my head, I jailed the government for refusing to look at itself in the mirror. In my faith, I believe I am created in the image of God. Essentially, because God loves me so much, I resemble God inContinue reading “I jailed the Government”

Happily Boozed & Gospely Tuned

If you have explored the club night life in major cities of East Africa, there was a season were, at around midnight or just thereafter, after people have had their second to third round of drinks, the DJ will throw in a popular gospel song. The clubbing night takes a whole new dimension at thisContinue reading “Happily Boozed & Gospely Tuned”

Unmuting the silence on financial struggles

Being broke is not a nice feeling. Not having money can be so devastating and debilitating. Being liquid gives a sense of security, probably because in the world we live in today, we can barely do anything without money. In Swahili there’s a saying “Pesa ni sabuni ya roho” literally meaning “Money is soap forContinue reading “Unmuting the silence on financial struggles”

A heart to heart chat with the Universe

Lately, the Universe has been trying to speak to me and I kept ignoring it. But, it has been relentless in sending me reminders to have this chat. These reminders make my heart feel not empty, not in pain, but disturbed and emotionally agonized. To get this feeling out of my chest, I finally decidedContinue reading “A heart to heart chat with the Universe”

3 – Benefits of Records Keeping for SMEs

Records and information are among the most valuable resources any business can have. There is so much information being generated by every activity and transaction that takes place in a business.Business owners should be keen in ensuring that this information does not go to waste. SMEs should never be too busy to keep proper records.Continue reading “3 – Benefits of Records Keeping for SMEs”

Adulting: When did it happen to me?

I was trying to remember when I became an adult, and it took me down the memory lane. Adulting…Whew! Is such an experience, but I am here already – I either count my blessings or deal with it. As a child, I don’t remember waking up tired unless I was sick or having to goContinue reading “Adulting: When did it happen to me?”

Rhumba ya COVID-19 Vaccine

Niivalie viatu gani hii rhumba? Nataka kudemka! Ndugu zangu hili suala la hii chanjo ni “double edged sword”. Ni rahisi kuliongelea katika makundi ya wataalamu wa mambo ya afya, wasomi na watu wenye kipato kizuri kama sisi, na wenye uwezo wa kufanya maamuzi binafsi. Pia sisi tuna uwezo wa kushawishi na kuwezesha baadhi ya wanafamiliaContinue reading “Rhumba ya COVID-19 Vaccine”