I was born on June 27, to Wilson and Margaret Karuri, and from that moment on, the world has basically been trying to keep up. I was the first of four children, though “first” is an understatement.
My life has been lived at two speeds: “Fast” and “Where is the library?” I treated my education like a scavenger hunt, collecting a degree from the University of Nairobi in 2008, a Law Bar admission in 2011, and enough certificates to wallpaper a small mansion. If there were a PhD in “Reading Under Pressure,” I'd have two.
Professionally, I couldn't pick a lane because I liked all of them. I've been a protector of children, a researcher, and most recently, a teacher and administrator (a role that finally allowed me to get paid for telling people what to do). It was a match made in heaven.
Speaking of heaven, I found my way there (spiritually speaking) in 2008. I've been “stumbling to glory” at Trinity Baptist Church ever since. While I never married (at least not yet) or had children of my own, mostly because I didn't want to share my books, I channeled all that “Auntie Energy” into the classroom, Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. I spent years teaching kids about Jesus, though I suspect some of them just showed up to see if I'd share my snacks.
About those snacks: if you see me, I am likely thinking about Nyama Choma. I approach a platter of ribs with the same legal ferocity I'd bring to a courtroom. In my world, “well-done” refers to a job performance, but “medium-rare” refers to a lifestyle.
“I'm a feisty, book-devouring, meat-loving Counsel who loves the Lord and other people's children. I'm just a work in progress, heading toward the finish line at full throttle. Try to keep up!”
