The air in our small village in Kisii had always been tense around the family land. My father’s second wife, the stepmother, had controlled nearly every decision for years, constantly belittling us, her stepchildren, and even trying to push us off the land that rightfully belonged to us.
For years, I had endured her harsh words, manipulation, and the quiet intimidation she exercised over my father. Every inheritance conversation, every land boundary discussion was a battlefield, and we were constantly on edge.…CONTINUE READING
