The Memoir
I Was Lost But I Found Myself
A candid, powerful reflection on the harsh realities of Kenyan politics, the pain of loss, and the profound journey to reclaiming one's life.
A candid, powerful reflection on the harsh realities of Kenyan politics, the pain of loss, and the profound journey to reclaiming one's life.
Lucy Mworia knew how to show up for other people. She had led, advocated, served, raised a family, carried responsibility, and walked into important rooms with confidence. For a decade, she navigated the murky, male-dominated world of Kenyan politics, battling discriminatory cultural norms and making repeated bids for public office.
But this is not just a story of political defeat. It is a story of transformation.
Then one day, after a meeting to advocate for the rights of older persons, she saw herself in a photograph and confronted a quieter truth: somewhere along the way, she had stopped feeling like herself. The disappointment of the 2022 elections catalyzed a profound shift.
"I Was Lost But I Found Myself" is a warm, candid, and often humorous story about self-trust, ageing, identity, and the complicated guilt women can feel when they finally include themselves among the people they care for. For the leader, the caregiver, and the woman beginning again, Lucy's story offers a simple invitation: choose yourself.
Navigating a patriarchal political landscape in Isiolo, facing betrayals, and finding the courage to run repeatedly against the odds.
How the disappointment of the 2022 elections became the catalyst for a profound personal awakening realizing that usefulness shouldn't be the only way a woman knows her value.
Shining a light on the neglect of Kenya's senior citizens, shifting advocacy from the ballot box to the legislature, and demanding dignity.