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Aileen Waitaaga KimuhuStoryteller, philosopher, comic books and island life

Aileen is a storyteller focused on epistemic justice. She has written for the Office of the President of Kenya, Democracy In Africa, and several presidential campaigns. She enjoys island life, moral philosophy, comic books, and Swahili food.

NewestWhen You Are the Migration They Fear: Writing from the Inside of the DebateHow do you write about immigration when you are the migrant they denigrate?5 min
PerspectiveFrom the Global South to the Tory Frontbench: A Perspective on Kemi's NarrativePower costs more than the climb suggests.PerspectivePerforming Belonging: The Diasporic Paradox of Cultural Diversity WeekWhen inclusion comes with conceptual furniture you didn't choose.PerspectiveAfrican Excellence is Tiring, Can We Rest?Booked, busy, and brutally exhausted.PerspectiveThe Cost of Nostalgia: Kenya's Stolen NarrativeWhat gets cropped out when a nation sells itself.

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01When You Are the Migration They Fear: Writing from the Inside of the Debate How do you write about immigration when you are the migrant they denigrate?Perspective5 min02From the Global South to the Tory Frontbench: A Perspective on Kemi's Narrative Power costs more than the climb suggests.Perspective5 min03Performing Belonging: The Diasporic Paradox of Cultural Diversity Week When inclusion comes with conceptual furniture you didn't choose.Perspective4 min04African Excellence is Tiring, Can We Rest? Booked, busy, and brutally exhausted.Perspective4 min05The Cost of Nostalgia: Kenya's Stolen Narrative What gets cropped out when a nation sells itself.Perspective4 min06Balancing Act: Operating Between Privilege & Responsibility An author's struggle to navigate the complexities of privilege and responsibility amidst societal challenges.Perspective3 min07Remittances: Maximizing Their Impact on Development Remittances soothe families but stall structural reform.Essay10 min