Daisy Okoti

Nairobi

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Articles

The political awakening: Our WhatsApp group used to be about jokes; now we're tracking MPs

1 week ago | nation.africa | Daisy Okoti

What you need to know:I avoided political science in university, only to find politics has now dominated my WhatsApp group. After years of only sharing memes and life updates, my friends and I now ceaselessly discuss healthcare strikes, track our MPs, and monitor our governor's performance. Perhaps my classmates were right about politics being inescapable. When I was selecting majors in my undergraduate, I completely struck off political science.
When a book feels like advice from a big sister you never knew you needed

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Daisy Okoti

What you need to know:Savouring Chimamanda's 'Dream Count' as a slow reader revealed layers of love through four women's interconnected pandemic stories. The novel feels like a big sister, with an unexpected grasp on women's interiority while weaving in delicate issues without struggle. I am late to the Dream Count party; and I can explain. I am a slow reader, a quality that always comes as a surprise for people who know I read a lot. It takes me a while to get through books, especially good books.
Confessions of a recovering zodiac addict: How I broke free from the astrological prison

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Daisy Okoti

I do not remember how the conversation between the two colleagues started. I was standing next to them but I was not part of the conversation. One of them suddenly turned to me and asked, “Daisy, what is your sign?” I knew exactly what she was asking because I had overheard most of their conversation. One said she is an Aquarius and said something about what that meant for her personality. The other said she is Cancer.
‘Even siblings don’t get the same parents’: Why we experience people differently

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Daisy Okoti

What you need to know:People are experienced differently based on personal perspective, timing, and how we engage with them. Perceptions vary—one person's disciplinarian is another's mentor, revealing how subjective human experience truly is. On Tuesday morning, I showed a colleague a social media post that asked if it is true we experience people differently.
Friendships that flourish: Lessons from a week of unexpected gifts

1 month ago | nation.africa | Daisy Okoti

What you need to know:My birthday celebrations revealed the secret to meaningful friendships isn't about gifts but intentional presence. True friendship requires showing up authentically and reciprocating in ways unique to your abilities, not just when you need something. Being a valuable friend means recognising opportunities to give without expectation, rather than maintaining transactional relationships. This week’s column is going to be a ‘tips’ column.
Girdles, stilettos, and other tools of self-torture we buy with our own money

1 month ago | nation.africa | Daisy Okoti

If you, as a woman, have never worried—at least twice—about whether your tummy is flat enough, well done! When they count people who are doing well in life, they should count you twice. You should also start a YouTube channel and share, in great detail, the deep revelation that made you realise there is nothing wrong with your stomach.
The coded language of dates who are looking for a loan, not love

1 month ago | nation.africa | Daisy Okoti

What you need to know:My friend Mary taught me that when dates compliment you for being "strong and hardworking," they're likely setting you up to borrow money. I laughed when she revealed her perfect response to men's "small emergencies" is simply stating she has one too. I've learned valuable dating wisdom from her experiences: always bring your own fare home and be wary of those who can't stop talking about themselves.
‘I also have a small emergency’ - My friend's response to money-borrowing dates

1 month ago | nation.africa | Daisy Okoti

What you need to know:A friend’s date story unfolds hilariously, highlighting red flags like money-borrowing men, boastful dates, and the importance of self-sufficiency. She hesitantly meets a ‘boring’ date, only to reinforce her rule—men who call her ‘strong and hardworking’ often ask for loans. When my childhood friend, Mary, told me she was preparing for a date last Sunday afternoon, I was elated.
Two desperate women, one stopping car, and the angry lecture that saved them

1 month ago | nation.africa | Daisy Okoti

What you need to know:There are real-life risks of hitching rides from strangers. My friend experienced unexpected but life-changing encounter with a mysterious driver. The scene played out as it always does in all the movies I have watched: It starts with a young woman stranded in what looks like the middle of nowhere. Or in a strange city, with a host who cannot be traced on the phone, and the night is fast approaching. Well, there are many variations of this scene.
My 120-second flight: How zip-lining at a Nairobi mall ticked off my bucket list

2 months ago | nation.africa | Daisy Okoti

What you need to know:My friend Gladys encouraged me to try zip-lining at a Nairobi mall as part of my birth week celebration. Despite my initial uncertainty, I enjoyed the brief 120-second adventure alongside teenagers and older women. The experience helped me tick an item off my bucket list and made me wonder what other easily accessible adventures I've been missing in my city.