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About to address a rally in Birbhum. The ground is overflowing with people who have come to shower their blessings.

It’s BJP all the way in West Bengal!

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@pkemoi9131 That was prophetic to the people of Bomet and Kericho. Those are your future leaders

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[Dear Son. @DearS_o_n]

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Blood donation guide everyone should know

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[SokoAnalyst @SokoAnalyst]

Along Kabarak Road, a few kilometres from Nakuru City, sits a busy place known as Mercy Njeri Shopping Centre. At its heart stands Mercy Njeri Primary School, formerly called Kiamunyi Primary School. Many people assume the name belongs to a powerful leader or a wealthy benefactor. It does not.

Mercy Njeri was just a child.

Mercy was born in Kiamunyi in 1975. For her first few years, she was a healthy and playful girl like many others. But at around six years old, her health began to change. She struggled to breathe, fell sick often, and grew weaker with time. Doctors later diagnosed her with rheumatic heart disease, a serious condition commonly described as a “hole in the heart.”

By 1985, her condition had worsened. Doctors advised that she urgently needed heart surgery in the United Kingdom. The cost was KSh 500,000—an amount far beyond what her family could afford. The community organised several fundraisers, but the money raised was not enough. Slowly, hope began to fade.

Then came an unexpected moment. On 4th February 1985, President Daniel arap Moi stopped at Kiamunyi Primary School during a visit to the area. Mercy, then a Standard Three pupil, was present. The head teacher explained her medical condition and shared Mercy’s simple dream: she wanted to grow up and become a doctor. The story moved the President deeply.

President Moi acted immediately. He asked Mercy’s father to come to State House Nakuru and personally mobilised funds for the surgery and travel. Within weeks, arrangements were complete. On 14th March 1985, Mercy flew to the United Kingdom, carrying the hopes of her family and community.

On 29th March 1985, Mercy underwent a long and delicate heart operation that lasted 12 hours. Sadly, she passed away later that same night. Her journey ended far from home, but her story had already touched a nation.

Mercy was laid to rest on 6th April 1985 at her family home in Kiamunyi. In a rare and powerful gesture, President Moi attended her funeral. During the service, the head teacher made a humble request—that the school be renamed in Mercy’s honour. The President agreed on the spot.

Today, Mercy’s name lives on in many ways. There is Mercy Njeri Primary School, Mercy Njeri Secondary School, Mercy Njeri Shopping Centre, and Mercy Njeri Road. An entire community carries the name of a child whose life was short but meaningful.

Mercy’s family has continued to honour her memory through action. They have renovated classrooms, provided desks, and are exploring plans to build and equip a library for learners. Mercy’s father has often said that having a school named after his daughter humbles him deeply. It is the reason he continues to support the school and work toward better education for the community.

History reminds us that greatness is not always found in long lives or powerful titles. Sometimes, it is found in the quiet legacy of a child whose name continues to teach, inspire, and unite generations.

Credit: Echoes Of Kenya:

[Fathers Diary @Fathers_Diary]

Things to teach your kids;

- Chess
- First aid
- Resilience
- Astronomy
- Persuasion
- Adaptability
- Self-respect
- Self-defence
- Cooking skills
- Assertiveness
- Managing time
- A good attitude
- Public speaking
- Problem solving
- Self-awareness
- Gardening skills
- How to volunteer
- How to negotiate
- Living off the land
- Basic home repair
- Starting a business
- Money management
- Good communication
- Don’t watch the news
- Emotional intelligence
- How to manage stress
- Basic car maintenance
- How to make a decision
- How to influence people
- How to be a great mother
- It’s okay to feel your emotions
- Mental frameworks for thinking
- Understanding healthy relationships
- Building others up, not tearing them down
- Problem-solving over memorization
- Exploration over conformity
- Creativity over rote learning
- The value of hard work.
- How to be kind to everyone.
- Why failure is the path to success.
- How to think, not what to think.
- How to adapt, not conform.
- How to lead, not follow.
- How to create, not consume.
- Taking care of animals.
- Good use of language.
- Opposite sex relationships.
- Healhy food choices.
- Music, listening and performing.
- General culture.
- Foreign languages.
- Leadership.
- Stoicism.
- Fasting.
- Sports.
- Video games.
- Spirituality.
- Travelling.
- Copywriting.
- Drawing.
- Self love.

What would you add?

[ᵥᵢₛₕwₐᵣₐₙⱼₐₙ Cₕₒᵤdₕₐᵣy @vishwachou901]

Growth isn't just about adding more
it’s about transforming what’s already there 🌿

Let 2026 be your year of blooming 🌸✨

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people who know random things are so platonically attractive to me like yes let me be your best friend tell me about the history of shampoo

[GeniusThinking @GeniusGTX]

I'm obsessed with cognitive biases.

A "cognitive bias" is a systematic error in thinking that destroys decision-making.

11 most powerful (and dangerous) cognitive biases I've found: 🧵

1. Survivorship Bias:

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