I moved to Kenya from the United Kingdom four and a half years ago. I studied Mathematics and Engineering at University, after which I worked for an engineering company in power transmission and distribution in the United Kingdom for two years. Although I enjoyed engineering and my job, I was...

“Fifty bob,” shouts the matatu conductor. I’m squashed between at least fifteen other people on the ramshackle minibus, frantically fumbling for my wallet and hoping that I haven’t, once again, left it at home.  I give the conductor an apologetic look and shake my head. “Sorry,I don’t have any money.”...