Wanjiru Ciira

Joined February 2025

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I'm a story-teller with an interest in the human condition. I write on relationships, health, aging, parenting, travel, and fiction. I've a background in journalism - feature-writing, reporting, and investigative journalism.

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The Tuk-Tuk and The Dogs
The bus queues were long I gravitated toward the tuk-tuk stand To get home faster, I thought **** There was only one tuk-tuk
By Wanjiru Ciira10 months ago in Poets
Sun, Scenic Streets, Salsa and Rumba
Havana invites the visitor for a stroll. Soak in the sun, the scenic streets, rumba, and salsa, as you enjoy the city’s art and architecture. And all this in an old-timey atmosphere that is a feast for the senses.
By Wanjiru Ciira10 months ago in Wander
If You Scream I Shoot You
There’s a running joke among Nairobi drivers that if you can drive in and through Kawangware, and survive it, you are a good driver.
By Wanjiru Ciira10 months ago in Fiction
I Beg Your Pardon?
After the music concert at church, Joachim, in whose car we had come, says his neighbor has offered him a ride home. “So you guys can use my car to drive yourselves home.”
By Wanjiru Ciira10 months ago in Humor
The Man Who Dropped Off a Car
It is a normal Friday evening in Nairobi. Normal, in that there is more vehicle and human traffic than on other days.
By Wanjiru Ciira10 months ago in Humor
Fancy a Hike?
Nurture your sense of adventure by taking up hiking. Enjoy great scenery as you explore the outdoors. Wondering how to start? Here are some pointers.
By Wanjiru Ciira10 months ago in Earth
Embrace Creative Movement
It’s not always possible to find time to do as much exercise as you’d like. But all is not lost. You can incorporate activity into your everyday routines and add movement to your life.
By Wanjiru Ciira10 months ago in Humans
Saboteur
You want to lose weight and you have put all your arsenal at the ready. You are all set. However, to your surprise, things are not going according to plan. What could you be doing wrong?
By Wanjiru Ciira10 months ago in Lifehack
Light Up Your Loved Senior’s Life with Music
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), dementia afflicts more than 55 million people globally, with nearly 10 million new cases reported every year.
By Wanjiru Ciira10 months ago in Humans
Journey through the Frozen Moments of Pompeii
Archaeological sites are thrilling. They transport one to a different dimension and time. This is especially true of Pompeii.
By Wanjiru Ciira11 months ago in Earth
I Chose You, Not Mau Mau
January 23, 1953 My dearest Wamuyu, I didn’t sleep last night. I was so worried something had happened to you. But this morning Gaciku, the daughter of your neighbor Muriuki, came to the camp. She brought us food, clothes, and some medicine.
By Wanjiru Ciira11 months ago in History
Don't Just Sit, Move
You might exercise, watch your diet, and watch your weight. You generally lead a healthy life. Therefore, you’d imagine you’re free of lifestyle diseases. Well, not entirely. Not if, after your morning workout, you sit at your desk for eight to ten hours.
By Wanjiru Ciira11 months ago in Lifehack

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The Tuk-Tuk and The Dogs

Sun, Scenic Streets, Salsa and Rumba

If You Scream I Shoot You

I Beg Your Pardon?

The Man Who Dropped Off a Car

Fancy a Hike?

Embrace Creative Movement

Saboteur

Light Up Your Loved Senior’s Life with Music

Journey through the Frozen Moments of Pompeii

I Chose You, Not Mau Mau

Don't Just Sit, Move

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