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Karwaay

@Karwaay

7 years

"Love sought is good, but given unsought is better." Shakespeare

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@Karwaay

3 years

I used to hate my legs, until recently. These legs! These strong legs!

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

9 months

Last month, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Don’t feel sorry for me. My life continues as usual - well sort of 😂 I’ll be out of work for months getting treatment, but the goofiness and good vibes continue! Life is for living and for the living. 🥳💃💕

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@Karwaay

4 months

“Embu tell me…” 😂😂😭😭😭 So silly.

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4 months

Embu residents up in arms over the poor state of roads

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

1. On this day in 2009, my big brother (pictured with my lil nephews) was shot in the head by the police at close range. It was a dark day for my entire family. I'll tell you about the 'justice' we got. THREAD #StopPoliceBrutality #StopPoliceBrutalityKe #StopExtrajudicialKilling

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

The story of these brothers is such a trigger for me 😭😭😭 It's a reminder of how cops killed my brother, made up stories of what happened, got posted in other counties, never showed up in court... similar script. I hate it. So heartbreaking!😭💔 #JusticeForKianjokomaBrothers

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

1. The Government of Kenya "gave" my parents some money to "replace" my brother (pictured with my nephews). A THREAD, continued from the other thread, whose link I will attach at the bottom of this.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

I'm in Ke. I get a call to go play at a gig. My equipment is in Tz. I call a few people to check where I can hire. Someone in the industry tells me to call Dj Evolve. I've never met him. I call anyway. He gives me his equipment FOR FREE. Guys!!! That's the man @DjEvolve1 is.❤

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

Tip: see how Kenyans jokingly say, "Wacha ujinga" "Uko na ujinga" ... please don't do that in Tz. It's not funny out here. I learnt the hard way😩 You're welcome.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

1. I once told you that I worked as a #Nanny . I have found my contract in a stack of papers. I'll try make this thread short - you know how I start then can't stop? I say, "Finally," then add 40 more tweets. I'll try. THREAD.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

I promised to tweet about my brother's murder every day of my life until something happens. I've tweeted daily + twice on Mondays, since June. No progress. If I die before they do, please continue RTing and mentioning those people. Please do it for my parents and my late bro.❤

Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

1. The Government of Kenya "gave" my parents some money to "replace" my brother (pictured with my nephews). A THREAD, continued from the other thread, whose link I will attach at the bottom of this.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

8 months

Raising over Ksh 1million in less than 24hrs is 100% not what I EVER expected. Guys! 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

2 years

Guys, wear more short shorts this year. Signed, Management.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

8 months

Someone decided to anonymously donate $5,000 to my treatment. Guys!😱😭 I’m not kidding. Go see it for yourself and please continue sharing my poster. 🙏

#SupportingWiniThroughCancer, organized by Miranda Rashid

Free spirit. Teacher. Traveller. Wini is one of a kind; an inspiration to all who cros… Miranda Rashid needs your support for #SupportingWiniThroughCancer

www.gofundme.com

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

2 months

Mtasema I’m being dramatic but that shit is spiritual!

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

Seen this on IG. "What do you want in return?" Don't King Kong your chest on these apps, then wonder when that question is asked.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

2 years

Spotted in Arusha.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

7 months

Wed, Feb 21, I did my 4th #Chemotherapy cycle. I’m excited to say that I have two more cycles 😭💃 Thank you for standing with me, sending msgs of encouragement, sharing my poster, planning to attend the concert, buying merch… all of it! I’ll do my part to remain positive 💕

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

If you're too young and didn't see me on stage about 18years ago, please scroll, because if I didn't explain my dance+costume then, I can't explain now. 😂

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

2016. I had just moved to Indonesia, then met this Ethiopian sista!

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

Look at our dear Kenya. I took this pic in Slovakia. But our coffee farmers, 😭😭

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

When I posted this pic on Instagram in 2017... I got love, hate (your fav blogger and his minions - no, I don't want to talk abt it) and the wtfs in between, in equal measure.😂 But this pic astounded me me as much as it did you. Location: Hell's Gate, Kenya.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

Shaved my head jana and in less than 5mins of leaving the barbershop, mtu kaniita kaka. 😂😂😂😂

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 months

42. 🎂

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

5 years

@realmostack Wow privilege. With my passport, I can't book that to many places because they think I want to go settle in their country, so must show a return ticket, bank statement, PLUS drag all the cows+goats I own to immigration as proof🙄

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

Today's Mt Meru treat, from a different spot. She's so pretty! 😍

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

Anto is talking about people being mean? Ah, the amnesia in this industry.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

My beautiful parents. I love this picture! That's the beautiful shady lady who tells me I have sisal on my head when I put braids 😂 and the man who laughs at me juu nimepigwa ngeta nikashindwa ku breathe. Smh. I love them!

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

2 years

F.O.R.T.Y. 😳😱🤔 Nishakuwa mhenga; mkikutana na mimi mnapiga saluti!

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

Generally speaking, I have found it very difficult to have logical conversations with religious people.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

5 months

6 things: 1. I had refused to wear that gown with my matakos exposed. Butt I had to! 🙄😂 2. I have been in social media jail (I had to sign that I would be off for at least 24hrs after anaesthesia and surgery). 3. Surgery went well. I’m now in hospital on recovery mode.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

I am/was the ladies in the darkness (one of the two in cages), wearing my "mini shortiiii" 😬 and the song is Juju. Haha

My Doctor

@mmmicheni

3 years

what was that jam that had Nameless singing with some ladies in the darkness and there were cages all around? bana that song was a hit!!

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

21. FINALLY (I might add 90 more tweets😂), I've got a new job for August. I haven't read the contract yet. I intend to do part time for 1yr. Trust your tongue. Speak things every day and believe. Trust yourself. You're enough. Things'll get better. Sending you love ❤

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

5 years

Kenya, you'll be left so far behind by neighbouring countries, so can no longer do the chest-thumping that you like to. Airport in Dar has stepped up. Dar is cleaner, traffic has reduced immensely. Continue voting with your ass and you+your kids will eat shit. Peace.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

I was a young University girl, making money on the weekends by showing up for music video shoots and shaking erm, wrists, on stage. Forehead and nose poppin like my college days!🔥😄💀

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

13. Thank you for reading my mix of emotions this far. I'm going through it all today. Thank you for doing something when you see injustice - small or big, here or away. #StopPoliceBrutality #StopPoliceBrutalityKe #StopExtrajudicialKilling And, FUCK THE POLICE!

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

5 years

Wamlambez played at club in Tz. The mad rush to the dance floor, the screaming and the singing along by Tanzanians made me so proud to be Kenyan. Forget that content talk. Shove it.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

Naweka shida chini narusha mikono juu. Ba ba ba...

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

Veins poppin' Girl poppin'

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

Happiness tu. It's been a long time, so here's a #FeelGoodVid from your resident Ms Good Vibes. #NikoSawa by Nviiri ft Bien

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 months

My full time job: having a good time! Left a physiotherapy session and went right into the dance floor 🙌 #LastWeekend #Nairobi

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

It seems, and I say this with a lot of confidence, that many MANY people (might even be the entire freakin country) regardless of gender, have a crush on Sanaipei Tande. 😍

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

5 years

1. Are you planning to fly through Addis Ababa - Bole International Airport? Please look at ALL other options. ALL! Including walking or using a canoe and your own pee to create a stream of water as you go. That airport is a death trap waiting to happen!

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

Can't fight Science. We here🙌

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

@_kingzeke @bowzwerswowzers @Brieyonce I can see your eyes and hear your voice on this tweet and I don't even know you. 😂😂😂

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

5 months

Was discharged today after breakfast. Left the hospital with gifts and a happy heart. Full recovery continues at home with some physio. That’s two treatment parts down, my people! Two to go. 🙌❤️

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

5 months

Done with chemotherapy 🙌 Body is on recovery mode. Next step is surgery. Details on the link on my bio, or you can scan this 👇

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

I can't thank you all enough for standing with my fam. One day we'll get some sort of justice. @Twitter is a force but YOU make it so. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. The daily RTs continue tomorrow as usual, until this case is finally closed. Ahsanteni sana❤

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

I was asked to do a dance improv that's representative of or inspired by or shows a bit of East African Dance culture. I did something and after trying to balance a FLAT basket on my head about 900times🤦🏾‍♀️, here we go. 🔥Song: Aiyana by @OtileBrownKenya @Sanaipei_Tande

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

😂😂😂 smh!

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

UK today: sa mnataka nifanye?

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

Why have they not invented a machine that takes clothes off the lines, irons and puts in wardrobe, then rubs my back? Scientists are very lazy🙄

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

1. Free tip: when the world opens and you want to make a trip to Tz, don't bring Kenya shillings; you can't change them anywhere. Bring USD or whatever else. Also, all the forex bureaus in Arusha were closed down by gov, so plan accordingly by bringing some Tsh.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

18 days

The year was 1902. In Arusha.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

6. So you see, there's NO polite way of approaching this issue, so don't ask me to not cuss. I'm angry and will speak however I want. The police are rude and arrogant and did not think twice before pulling the trigger!

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

I'll take a lil break and watch some comedy or something. I see you all and I appreciate, even if I haven't managed to reply to your tweet. I'm overwhelmed by your love and support. Shukran.❤❤

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

6 months

God’s favourite. My energy is back. #Grateful #GodsFavourite

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

1 month

Ndio kufika home. Sema night runner. If your name is Brian, an accountant, and you have very dark, gorgeous skin, ujue we’re getting married next Saturday. Yours sincerely, Your new wife.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

9. I'll also say, fuck you to you who thinks I cannot speak about police brutality in the US, because I haven't spoken about it here! Did you check all my tweets, FB and IG for the last 11yrs? Listen, ... #StopPoliceBrutality #StopPoliceBrutalityKe #StopExtrajudicialKillingKe

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@Karwaay

4 years

8. Grief hits me sometimes so hard that I ugly-cry for hours nonstop! Like 2weeks ago - 12hours of crying. Not kidding. Every time I see cops acting crazy in Kenya or abroad, it makes me so mad! I speak. #StopPoliceBrutality #StopPoliceBrutalityKe #StopExtrajudicialKilling

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

Who wrote this? 😂😂😂 Anyway, stay dangerous. Stay safe.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

1. Who owns Serena? Why do all high profile people go there? That causes mad traffic in the CBD, btw! 2. I see why the country was opened. I see. 3. Based on that indoor crowd at Serena, hakuna covid, so UK afungue kila kitu tu. 🙄 Hypocritical!

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

It's my mummy's birthday. Pictured 👇🏼with her husband of 50 years. Fifty! Mimi 2 months nishaanza kuchizi 😂😂

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

12. I would never tell somebody to feel sorry for the kids in Kibera before they feel sorry for Iraqi kids. Feel what you want to feel and speak/act if you'd like. Injustice is injustice home and away. #StopPoliceBrutality #StopPoliceBrutalityKe #StopExtrajudicialKilling

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

No! Wtf! I've never hit a child in my 17 years of teaching and I see no need to. Y'all love violence, and think it's the only way to train a child. The bs!🙄

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@citizentvkenya

3 years

'Re-introduce corporal punishment to curb unrest in schools,' Kennedy Echesa says

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

Yes? Yes.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

2 years

Art Caffe food = overpriced and bland. Blander than food ya Wameru😭 Mtuache though. 😭😭😭

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

Kenyans are upset here, but WE HAVE an accent - not the 'tribe'-spefic ones. We have those, but we also have a national one - it's in the pronunciation and intonation of some words. I will spot a Kenyan in any country as soon as they open their mouth.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

This account has being taken over by @bonifacemwangi . I have known this girl for over 17 years. Met her when she was a video vixen, and l was a paparazzi. She promised to teach me how to dance.l am still waiting. Winnie is a literature, business and dance teacher. Beautiful soul!

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

Amepatikana, suddenly. Ati I'm all over twitter. Wtf! As if you wouldn't if your sibling was murdered. Sigh. Gotta stop crying, get myself together and go teach. Thank you everybody that RTs this and calls out our leaders. Thank you. ❤

Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

My mum has travelled for hours to meet Mwangi, but the office says he's absent mara they don't know him, even though the IG confirmed this morning that we shd see Mwangi. If you have the IG's direct contact, please text him. Anybody? I'm so heartbroken rn and I have to go teach.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

10. You have ignored our plea in courts, in your offices, my thread, tweets and daily retweets. It's clear that Kenya is not for Kenyans, because this is just ONE case.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

10. I have spoken about my brother for years at events, interviews and on this app. Did you speak about him? No. Did I police what you should feel about my brother's death? No! Then fuck off! Yes, I'm angry. #StopPoliceBrutality #StopPoliceBrutalityKe #StopExtrajudicialKilling

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

I sent someone a whole paragraph of compliments, then they sent ":-)" Moral: 1. When you send such messages, don't expect anything back. You've expressed yourself, that's enough. 2. Uki-rejectiwa, rejectika. 😂😭

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

1 month

Part 1: Notice the darkened nails and no hair, including eye brows, thanks to #Chemotherapy ! ALL these drugs were put in my “little body” (like the doctors and nurses called it).

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

5 years

Are you married, even a little?

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@datJamericanQT

5 years

What are some good first date questions?

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

6 months

Today, one of my doctors gave me a pink, beaded bra. It’s not for wearing; it’s a decor piece. I saw it during our first appointment in his office and really liked it. Today he surprised me with it😭😭❤️❤️❤️ Swipe.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

8 months

We’re at 2.29M My God😱😭❤️❤️❤️

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@Karwaay

3 years

Oh he got knocked by a car? What was he thinking? He put himself in that situation! Why did he cross the road? What was he wearing? A black suit? So stupid. He should have worn white or luminous green. If he'd stayed at home, none of this would have happened.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

2. 13th June 2009, the Kenya police killed my brother. It was a violation of my brother's right to life, protected under the former constitution.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

8 months

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Sir-Rap-A-Lot

@Osama_otero

8 months

Let's come in support of @Karwaay ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

2. The story is long and was in the papers in 2009. I won't retell it, as I've written about it before, but I will tell you a few things: the gov doesn't care about you and your pain... #StopPoliceBrutality #StopPoliceBrutalityKe #StopExtrajudicialKilling

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

11. Let people direct their empathy where they want. You don't have to feel ANYTHING about this thread or my big bro, and THAT'S OK! If you feel sorry for kids in Iraq, please go for it, honey... #StopPoliceBrutality #StopPoliceBrutalityKe #StopExtrajudicialKilling

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

11. My family suffered this loss, maybe when yours suffers, you will understand. Until then, enjoy the warmth of your beautifully furnished houses and offices. Blood from a fresh shooting is also warm.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

5 months

Surgery day. I’m calm and ready. Thank you for giving towards my treatment. Giving in words, emojis, thoughts, money, prayers, time, service, sharing my poster … all of it. I’m very grateful. Shukran. #Treatment #CancerTreatment #BreastCancer #Surgery #BreastCancerTreatment

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

7. Have we ever got justice? No. There's no way to replace a life, but saying, "We are sorry, we fucked up," and firing those fucktards, would have been a good start. The gov doesn't give a fuck! #StopPoliceBrutality #StopPoliceBrutalityKe #StopExtrajudicialKilling

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

3 years

Was teaching how to write an email to a friend, because it's still tested in the IGCSEs and my student asked, "Miss, why would I write an email to my friend? I text my friends." He had a point, but I have a job to do. 😂

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

8. I strongly feel that their decision to make this ruling on his birthday was intentional. The Kenya Judiciary and the Police believe that we're at their mercy on everything, so fuck y'all and your poverty and powerlessness, because, "Mtado?". That's their attitude!

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

4 years

7. A life was violently, taken and we received a "f^ck you" on HIS BIRTHDAY that said, 'Oh yeah, I guess we were wrong to shoot and kill him. Please take this Ksh 1 million, which we will give you some day in the future. Or not. Who knows when or if it'll happen?'

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@Karwaay

3 years

@Kimuzi_

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@Karwaay

4 years

5. What's infuriating is that: 1. The police got away with it. There's almost always, no consequence for their actions. 2. The courts offered Ksh 1million as compensation. Yes, you read that right. 3. My parents have never received it.

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Karwaay

@Karwaay

8 months

#SupportingWiniThroughBreastCancer

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@Karwaay

3 years

Australia is what Americans think Africa is.

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@Karwaay

4 years

4. It was decided that the Kenya police were guilty, even though they NEVER showed up in court. They didn't care. They're used to getting away with these things, anyway.

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