My name is Michael Otieno, and I grew up in Kamagambo Village, Kisii County, a place where everyone knows your business, your mistakes, and even your secrets. Life was simple until the day I caught my neighbor, Juma, sneaking into my compound with my prized goat.
I had worked hard to buy that goat—it was the only one I had and meant everything to me. That evening, I saw Juma trying to load it onto his bicycle. My heart raced. I ran outside, shouting, “Hey! That’s mine!” Juma froze, eyes wide, and dropped the rope. Villagers quickly gathered, whispering and pointing. Some expected me to yell, fight, or even take the law into my own hands.…CONTINUE READING
