When the angel of death swooped on us after a homecoming in Busia

Martha Karua and retired Chief Justice Willy Mutunga during her book launch. [Courtesy]

Martha Karua has littered her memoires with nuggets of wisdom life has taught her.

Among the lessons life has thrown her way is the necessity of listening to the inner voice that is always guiding, and firing us up from within. "It reveals your authentic self, and helps you to stand with courage of your conviction," she says.