My name is Rebecca Atieno, and I live in Kisii Town, near Nyanchwa. I run a small beauty and cosmetics shop along the Kisii–Migori Road. For years, my life had been steady. My business grew slowly but surely, my children were doing well in school, and I had peace. I never imagined that someone would be bothered by my quiet progress.
The first sign came from my sleep. I began waking up suddenly at night, usually between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m., feeling like someone had called my name. It was clear in my ears—“Rebecca.” I would sit up, heart racing, and listen. The house would be silent. Doors locked. Children asleep. I told myself it was stress.…CONTINUE READING
