Voices of Home
Stories from diaspora Kenyans shaping the future
Profiles and reflections from people building, creating, leading and coming home in new ways.
Victoria Rubadiri: Kenya’s Voice to the World
Victoria Rubadiri never set out to be an icon. Yet, from the day she first stepped behind a microphone, her voice carried something unmistakable – a quiet
Malia Ann: A Kenyan-American Storyteller Claiming Her Voice Beyond the White House
The plaid Vivienne Westwood corset and tiered skirt draped effortlessly over Malia Ann’s 5’11” frame as she stepped onto the red carpet at the 2024 Deauville
Barack Obama: The Son of Kogelo Who Redefined Belonging
For many, Barack Obama’s rise to the presidency of the United States is the archetypal American success story — the son of a single mother, raised with modest
Lupita Nyong’o: Rooted in Kisumu, Crowned by the World
There’s a quiet chapel near Lake Victoria where the wind moves through mango trees and time slows. It stands beside a dormitory built for orphaned girls—both
“Roots Aren’t Anchors, They’re Wings”: The Unfolding Journey of Trina Njoroge
Some stories unfold like a quiet sunrise—gentle, radiant, and deeply rooted. Trina Njoroge’s story is one of those. Psychiatric nurse. Beauty queen. Reality
The Crossroads of Dreams: Iffi Kazmi’s Journey from Chicago to Kenya’s Basketball Hope
Where Two Worlds Meet: Chicago Roots, Kenyan Heart Iffi Kazmi’s story is a testament to the beauty and complexity of dual identity. Born and raised in
The Dual Pitch: Taiwo Atieno and the Long Road to Home.
In the stillness before kickoff, when boots are laced and stadiums hum with anticipation, Taiwo Atieno would often close his eyes—not to visualize the goal,