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Lessons for us from a departing house girl

Last Sunday, something exciting happened in my home. As I arrived, I heard a chorus of the popular Mwana wa Mberi Luhya song. Apparently, a party had been planned for my house help of 10 years. The sitting room had been invaded by neighbours, mostly women who had come to say goodbye to Tabitha, our house manager and almost a mother to my children.

There were tears and moans from neighbours and my children as they gave gifts and cut a cake to celebrate the 10 years that Tabitha served our home with diligence and love.

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