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08/08/2025

‎AUTHORS' CORNER 🖋️
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‎Fun Friday is here.
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‎Today's word is:
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‎√ Galosh
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‎Definition: Galosh is a noun. It means an overshoe or boot worn in wet weather.
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‎Example in a sentence
‎When it started raining, she took an umbrella, wore her brown galosh and left the house.
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‎Today we have Jane Kina Nina Gitonga all the way from Kenya.
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‎About the author:
‎Kinya Nina Gitonga is a Clinical Psychologist, author, and founder of Sound Mental Health. Nina is also a passionate advocate for emotional wellness and resilience. She uses books, public speaking, and therapy to help communities navigate trauma, anger, grief, and mental health stigma. Through Sound Mental Health, she leads holistic programs supporting individuals, families, and institutions.
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‎Her work includes: Wellness Programs, Media & Publications, Youth-Led & Educational Initiatives, Counseling & Nature Therapy, Empowerment Workshops & Partnerships.
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‎Nina warmly invites you to her BOOK LAUNCH — “I AM SORRY” : five powerful titles exploring emotional healing, identity, trauma and courage.
‎👉It will be an unforgettable afternoon of stories, healing, and truth.
‎and courage.
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‎🗓 Date: September 6th
‎📍 Venue: Alliance Française, Multi Media Library in Nairobi, Kenya
‎⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
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‎Featured Books in the Series:
‎1.I Know a Man, I Know a Woman — On identity, love, loss, and gendered silence
‎2.Scars to Stars — Turning emotional pain into a purposeful life
‎3.The Healing Workbook — Practical tools for personal, group, and family emotional healing
‎4.Shadows of the Past — A journey through parentification, black tax, job loss, trauma, and restoration
‎5.Shattered Trust — A raw look at betrayal, courage, and self-reclamation
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‎🎟 RSVP to attend:
‎👉 https://surveyheart.com/form/685120a59c4e9a63c243ff01
‎🛒 Buy the books online via Nuria:
‎👉 https://nuriakenya.com/product/i-know-a-man-i-know-a-woman-by-kinya-nina
‎📞 Or order directly via Mpesa: +254796 037994
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‎Learn more: www.soundmental.org
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06/08/2025

Crown Confidence: Shining Bright with Masa 👑

Hi everyone!

My name is Masa Maria Phodiso , and guess what? I’m super excited to represent Botswana again at the Little Miss and Miss Teen Universe pageant in the Philippines! 🇧🇼

I had a fun birthday and fundraising lunch, and it was amazing! So many people came to support me. Some bought food, some gave donations, and others just sent love and hugs. I played with friends and ate yummy food.

Thank you to the awesome chefs and to Cena Gym for letting us use their space!

A Big Thank You to My Supporters.

Thank you to my school Disaneng Primary, and to Old Disana VDC! I also want to shout out my wonderful sponsors:

- Orphan Tours Travel & Tours
- BKhata’s Express
- Siso Textiles
- Joe Cool Studio
- Pound to Pound Investment
- Nhabe Museum
- Maun Senior Secondary School
- Mutsibo’s Express
- Colourful Chronicles Magazine
- Delta Palm Debonairs & Spar
- ATT Monnakgotla
- Dreams Safaris
- Chobe Fashion Designers
- Beauty and Beyond Borders Team
…and all the kind Batswana who are cheering for me!

I’m ready to go and my registration is paid, but I don’t have a flight ticket yet. Some people said they would help, and I’m still hopeful. I believe God will make a way.

A Message to Other Kids Like Me

Keep dreaming big! Even when things are tough, don’t give up. And always remember to say thank you to those who help you.

We were all born to shine.
So wear your crown with confidence!
With Love
Masa Maria Phodiso
Mini Miss Queen | Columnist Colourful Chronicle |çFounder: Little Ambassadors of Change and miss Eco Guardians.
Little Queen. Big Voice.

05/08/2025

Tuesday Motivation with Winnie Winani Mpala, editor in chief Colourful Chronicles Magazine

A woman's self-respect starts where explanations end.

There comes a time when explanations no longer serve a purpose, but rather feed the appetite of power-hungry egos. Long paragraphs, tears, pleading voices, and raised tones, these become the currency of emotional bankruptcy when offered to those who never intended to understand. They are not tools for healing, but rather fuel to a fire that burns your self-respect.

Every explanation you offer to someone who has already chosen to misunderstand you becomes a performance, one that entertains the abuser and validates their control. The more you explain, the more they listen with smug satisfaction, knowing they still have the power to disturb your peace.

Desperation has a scent. Yes, It does. An invisible trail that predators follow. It is the fragrance of low self-worth, of someone who has not yet understood her worth. When a woman begins to beg for the bare minimum such as good morning and goodnight texts, calls, respect, honesty, affection, she unconsciously invites more disrespect.

The path to reclaiming dignity is not lined with persuasive, teary speeches. It is marked by withdrawal. A conscious decision to stop offering your energy to those who drain you.

Shift the dynamic. Reclaim your dignity. Let absence speak what words never could.

True transformation begins when you stop trying to be heard by those who never listened.Because at the end of the day, talk is cheap. But your peace is worth more than rubies.

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04/08/2025

WE NEED TO HALT TEEN PREGNANCY

Over the years we have witnessed an upsurge in teen pregnancy. The most dispeakable is when school going children are forced to stay out of school to carry the pregnancy and fear from schoolmates who see them as tainted souls. The worst is that to some of those girls, it marks the end of their schooling, venturing into a huge responsibility of caring for the young one. A great number of them don't get a chance to return to school.

Some of them while trying to solve the issue resort to abortion which has its devastating effects on their health and mental well being. You'll acquiesce with me that long gone are the days when teenage children were scared of hell about engaging in premarital s*x.

Long gone are the days when children would be told that babies are bought from shops and that whenever they see people in television kissing, they should close their eyes or look the other way. S*x seems to be everywhere. Living in the illusion that these kids are ignorant is a big lie. They know a lot of stuff. You see.

Apparently, a high number of teens seem to be ‘testing the waters’ and if this truancy is not brought to a halt, there is a likely indication of having a large population of single parents and children who don't know one of the parent. Won't this traumatized them later on in life? Won't this choke their dreams?

The abstinence campaign preached before if not looked into with a microscopic eye and thorough audit done, it may end up being a sham initiative to fatten pockets of a few individuals and fail to fulfil the intended purpose.

At the same time, this is not a direct ticket for teenage children should have access to birth control measures. Does it mean that a girl as young as twelve should be informed on birth control measures? The ultimate goal about s*x education is not for fear that teenage children will get pregnant or diseases, but to mold them into morally upright and responsible citizens.

The big question remains, should we generalize s*x education as the only remedy to prevent early pregnancy? In reality, bringing up a child is not an easy task, especially during these times when they question everything. The audacity, wueh. It needs God.

As parents, we should nurture and inculcate good morals in our children at an early age to delay them from engaging in s*x. At the same time, spiritual teachings play a vital role in enabling them to live a God fearing life.

Editor
Colourful Chronicles
Leonard Maero W

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03/08/2025

‎Faith-Fuelled Living: Sunday Inspiration from the Bible by Evangelist William Atema from Kenya.
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‎Topic: Speaking exposed
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‎Speaking is generally a mode or action of conveying information or expressing one’s feelings in speech. We utter words or articulate sounds with our ordinary voices using any language at our disposal. Speaking is a very vital means in sharing the word of God too. Yes, it is worth of aggregate consideration to all. Many do not realize how impactful it is to communicate efficiently. And so from this, we will come to terms that we need to build on and improve our speak-ability as we lay out information to our hearers.
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‎We need to know why we speak. Yes, we speak to communicate; share feelings, thoughts, knowledge and wisdom. Let us imagine as we remember that God spoke, ‘Let there be…’ and everything was so. Within six days the universe and all in it existed. What a powerful God we have! How powerful is speaking?
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‎Our society grows and becomes more multifaceted, so grows the need for effective speech. Goods are to be produced and services rendered, and this implies the motivation of people. The world's maladies need The Great Physician. This demands speech, the Bible clearly says, “…And how shall they believe on Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?” Romans 10:14. “Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this scripture, preached Jesus to him” Acts 8:35.
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‎When we look around us and we see successful men, it's because they communicated, they spoke out their minds; shared their visions, dreams, passions, strategies. It hinges connections with like-minded people or those who are to buy their product. A dynamic leader is the person who expresses himself most effectively
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‎In as much as it has to be bold enough and authoritative in speech, you have also to be conversational, speak as if you're talking to someone, don’t be someone else in public, be the real you. People respond to emotions and energy. It makes your talk feel like a real conversation, not a lecture or a running commentary given on a seminar or lecture hall. Peter spoke boldly to the multitude in Acts 2 and his sermon was conversational to an extent that those who listened were cut to the heart (they understood their message and believed) and asked for further instructions how they could reconcile themselves back to God.
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‎Have a blessed Sunday 🙏
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01/08/2025

‎AUTHORS' CORNER 🖋️
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‎Fun Friday is here.
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‎Today's word is:
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‎√ Bravado
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‎Definition: Bravado is a verb. It means to swagger; to brag
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‎Example in a sentence
‎The angry customer stood in the middle of the showroom and voiced his complaints with loud bravado.
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‎Today we have Jane Kariuki all the way from Kenya.
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‎About the author:
‎Jane Kariuki is a Clinical Psychologist with years of experience working with teens and families. She has become a trusted voice in helping parents understand their adolescent children. Now, she brings that expertise to a wider audience in her compelling new book, “What’s Going On in Your Teen’s Head?”
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‎The book is more than a guide; it’s a bridge between generations. With relatable stories, therapeutic insight, and practical strategies, Jane empowers parents to better understand what their teens are feeling, thinking, and experiencing.
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‎“Teenagers aren’t broken or rebellious for the sake of it,” she explains. “They’re going through an intense internal world while trying to find their identity, deal with social pressures, and make sense of who they’re becoming.”
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‎Jane draws on real-life clinical scenarios, current psychological research, and her passion for strengthening families. The book tackles everything from identity and mood swings to peer pressure, s*xuality, and mental health, with a calm, compassionate tone that makes it easy to read yet deeply impactful.
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‎When asked what inspired the book, she shares, “So many parents want to connect with their teens but don’t know how. I wrote this book as a roadmap for understanding, communication, and healing.”
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‎Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or professional working with teens, “What’s Going On in Your Teen’s Head?” is the essential companion for handling adolescence with empathy and confidence.
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‎You can get the book at the Nuria Bookshop: https://nuriakenya.com/product/whats-going-on-in-your-teens-head/
‎and a Paperback copy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9SR3DVL
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‎If you need a more personal touch, get in touch with her for your training and counselling needs via +254732664266 or visit her website www.parenteenkenya.co.ke
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30/07/2025

Crown Confidence: Shining Bright with Masa 👑

Hello again, friends!

Last week, I told you all about my fun time in Kasane. I went on a peaceful boat cruise, saw the amazing Chobe River, and felt happy getting ready for my second big international pageant. Nature and culture helped me feel strong and ready.

This week was even more special! I got to learn the traditional Seperu dance from the awesome Chaako Nchaako Seperu Group in Kasane. They danced with so much joy, beauty, and pride. They showed me that being confident means knowing who you are and where you come from.

To all my queen friends out there, I would like to share the following nuggets of wisdom:

💎Pageants are not just about wearing crowns. They are about being kind, learning about your culture, and making good friends.
💎 Before you shine on the world stage, take time to honour your family and your roots.
💎 Your roots will help you grow and reach the stars!

As I get ready for my next international pageant, I carry the beat of the Seperu dance in my heart, the mighty Chobe river in my soul, and the love of Botswana in every step I take.

With Love
Masa Maria Phodiso
Mini Miss Queen | Columnist Colourful Chronicle |Founder: Little Ambassadors of Change and miss Eco Guardians.
Little Queen. Big Voice.

29/07/2025

Tuesday Motivation with Winnie Winani Mpala, editor in chief Colourful Chronicles Magazine

Do not allow negative people to dim your light.

Life is too precious, too short, to be spent in the presence of those who drain your energy or distort your peace.

Remember this timeless truth: "A person's character is not only revealed by the company they keep, but also by the company they choose to walk away from."

There is wisdom in distancing yourself from what diminishes your growth, and courage in choosing solitude over toxic companionship. Protect your inner space, only those who water your soul should be allowed to walk upon it.

Choose connections that elevate, conversations that inspire, and energies that align with your purpose. Sometimes, your greatest act of self-respect is simply refusing to engage with what corrupts your spirit.

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28/07/2025

‎WHAT HAPPENS IF SHE'S ON THE FIFTH BAR AND ADORES A YOUNG MAN?
‎In old days, marital unions were mostly arranged. The damsel was delivered to the man. There was no luxury of getting to like one another, courting or attempting to get in love. Once an aunt spotted a perfect girl fit for her nephew, she would proceed to betroth her. Another one would still look for a suitable suitor for her niece.
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‎The two had little choice apart from sticking together and making things work. The interesting part is that no one could even claim to have specifications or a type they insisted on a soulmate.
‎Whether she was voluptuous or petite, no one gave a damn. And it worked, with couples having kids , aging and sticking together.
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‎Currentlly, eligible persons meet in church, at the work places, in vehicles or whatever place; and by their own volition, eventually get yoked. People make that decision not feeling like a loaded gun has been held against one's head to pick whatever has been availed. It's free will. It's more of taking a potential suitor domicile.
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‎Besides collapsing distances, globalization has fuelled the coming together of individuals from different backgrounds. The opportunities for travel and exchange it has created have spiced our ways of living, nudging us on strange paths.
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‎Nonetheless, while we're in a free will dispensation of choosing mates, age difference still remains contentious. People have valid reasons why the Y - chromosome bearer has to be the older one for the relationship to stand the test of time.
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‎A - fifty - year - old woman finding love in a man half her age is likely to cause an uproar. Some people confess that the heart can sometimes go off the norm from the way things have happened since time immemorial. Some say it's all about free will.
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‎What is your opinion about the Y - chromosome bearers getting away with mates a tiny fraction their age?
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‎Editor
‎Colourful Chronicles
‎Leonard Maero W
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27/07/2025

‎Faith-Fuelled Living: Sunday Inspiration from the Bible.
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‎This Sunday we're blessed to have a remarkable servant of God from Kenya.
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‎Meet William Atema from Kakamega, Kenya. He is a renown Church minister and a teacher who has been involved in training men and women to the work of ministry. In addition, William is a prospective poet and a writer. He has authored "Hiking in the field of Sound Biblical teachings" the book is full of articles, available in Amazon. Besides being a great inspiration to those around him, William is a dedicated family man and committed towards his God given noble cause.
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‎This Sunday he reflects on "A call for Growth "
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‎We might have thought about the essence of growth and how important it is for a man to grow up.
‎Now look at this, parents take their time to feed their children, give them a conducive environment to enable them to grow thereafter. A farmer weeds, waters and adds manure to a plant to enable it to grow fruits. There's no aspect in life that doesn't demand or even require growth.
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‎Now, a believer after coming to faith and accepting Jesus Christ as our personal savior, we should desire to grow. We hereby wish to reflect on how a believer can grow, what one needs to do in order to grow.
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‎HOW CAN WE GROW?
‎First we must *Desire to grow*. Growth begins with desire. It has to start from you. You have to want it for yourself more than anyone else. 1 Peter 2:2 *“As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.”* When desire drives you, you're sure you'll do your best, and growth comes spontaneously. An entrepreneur who desires growth in his business must be inventive on means to attract his customers . Desire brings about resilience and willingness to do something without sluggishness.
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‎Again, *Diligent study of the word of God*. The word of God is what does the sanctification in the believer. John 17:17, *“Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth”.* Reading the Bible is part of studying the scriptures but reading the Bible is not studying the scriptures. Studying goes beyond reading. It involves intentional research and meditation. It’s about an attitude to learn.
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‎The Bereans in Acts 17:10-12 is an example to look at. The Bible calls them noble men as they received the word with ready hearts and they were diligent in searching scriptures. Studying is not part-time, it should be a daily practice.
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‎Then you need to be *Teachers or trainer for Spiritual guidance*. As much as personal studies are most important, there is a need to yield to a teacher in the growth journey. They help to understand the word and also provide accountability. There are a lot of doctrines all over the place but having a spiritual guide will help lead you by the truth.
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‎In Ephesians 4:11-13, we are giving Pastors and teachers to feed us and guide and equip us. *You cannot grow in isolation. You're not an Island*.
‎The final point is *Service*. Another way to grow is to serve and be a part of kingdom advancement. In this way, we are able to put our faith into practice and also build character, hence, growth.
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‎The responsibility to be a worker in God’s kingdom is not just for pastors, preachers and evangelists. Every believer is called into ministry—The Ministry of Reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18). Meditate on these things and act on it, that you may grow in the faith.
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‎Have a blessed Sunday 🙏

25/07/2025

‎AUTHORS' CORNER 🖋️
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‎Fun Friday is here.
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‎Today's word is:
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‎√ Gabardine
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‎Definition: Gabardine is a noun. It means a type of woollen cloth with a diagonal ribbed texture on one side.
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‎Example:
‎The merchant found gabardines with finer ribs sold better here.
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‎Today we have M.A Kelly all the way from Namibia.
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‎About the author:
‎M. A. Kelly is an author and community activist living outside Windhoek, Namibia. She was born in Manchester, England but has lived in Namibia most of her adult life and considers herself an ‘African writer’ of mixed heritage. She worked at London Zoo for many years as a keeper of small mammals before then becoming a veterinary nurse. She is currently a professional English-language editor of technical/scientific materials focusing on conservation, natural-resource management, and health.
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‎From 2017 to 2020, she contributed a bi-monthly column to, The Namibian newspaper on economic, social and cultural issues. Her fiction appeared regularly on the website The Kalahari Review from 2017 to 2019 and more recently, in the online journals African Writer (USA), Ibua Publishing (Uganda), Doek! (Namibia) and Writers Space Africa (international).
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‎In June 2020, she was announced as a winner in the International Phoenix Short Fiction for Children Competition and in December of the same year won the Goethe-Institute Namibia short-story prize for fiction created in response to the coronavirus pandemic. In 2023, she won a joint second prize in the National Arts Council of Namibia’s Creative Writing Competition (Short Stories category).
‎Her short-story collection ‘A Bed on Bricks’ was published by Modjaji Books of Cape Town in November 2022.
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‎In mid-2019, she set up the ‘Sew Good Namibia’ community group to assist extremely impoverished craftswomen to derive an income from upcycling donated furnishing fabric into eco-friendly bags and other products for the home and continues to manage the collective in a voluntary capacity. In early 2024, she launched a ‘little libraries’ initiative to facilitate access to reading materials in underserved Namibian communities and the ‘Promising Pages Pilot Initiative’ now supports nine communities with regular donations of second-hand reading materials, with more sites in the pipeline.
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‎Kelly's short story: A War Artist is featured in the anthology 'Of Deadbeats, Bastard Children and Pagan Wives': stories, a collection that showcases doughty and poignant narratives from across Africa.
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23/07/2025

Crown Confidence: Shining Bright with Masa👑

Hello, my beautiful readers

Buckle up, because you’re about to join me, Masa Maria Phodiso, your little queen with a big dream, on one of the most magical parts of my journey! As I prepare to step onto the international stage representing our beautiful Botswana, life took me on a breathtaking adventure to the enchanting town of Kasane. Are you ready to cruise with me on the mighty Chobe River and discover what made my heart skip with excitement? Let’s go!

First, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mutsubus Travelling and Tours, who generously sponsored both my mommy and me for our return journey from Maun to Kasane. They didn’t just transport us , they made sure our journey was safe, smooth, and filled with excitement. Thank you for believing in me!

As soon as we arrived in Kasane, the adventure began. One of my first and most unforgettable activities was a boat cruise on the mighty Chobe River. This amazing experience was fully sponsored by Dream Safaris, and oh my...! it was my first time seeing such a big river in real life! I had only read about the Chobe River in books, but now I got to cruise right on top of it.

What made the cruise extra special was our guide named Culture. He was so knowledgeable, kind, and patient. He answered every question with a smile and shared so many fascinating facts about nature and animals.

I saw elephants bathing, hippos yawning, crocodiles sunbathing, and many beautiful birds flying freely. It felt like I was in a storybook ,only better, because I was living it.

But guess what really caught my attention? The crocodiles! I learned the most amazing facts about them:

Crocodiles live on both land and water , they are excellent swimmers but also enjoy relaxing on land.

The panes on their back work like solar panels! They absorb heat from the sun to warm the crocodile’s body.

When a crocodile gets too hot, it opens its mouth to cool down , just like how we sweat!

And did you know? Crocodiles lay eggs on land, and soon after, tiny baby crocodiles hatch from them. Isn’t that just amazing?

This trip to Kasane has made me feel even more prepared and inspired for my upcoming international pageant. I'm carrying stories from my country, from the Chobe River to the world, and I want to share with the world how beautiful Botswana is not just in landscape, but in people, wildlife, and dreams.

Thank you to everyone who is walking this journey with me sponsors, supporters, and every friend cheering me on.

Until next time, keep dreaming big and stay curious.

With love
Masa Maria Phodiso
Mini Miss Queen | Columnist Colourful Chronicle |çFounder: Little Ambassadors of Change and miss Eco Guardians.
Little Queen. Big Voice.
Proud to represent Botswana at Little Miss and Teen Universe 2025 Philippines

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