Today marks two years since I became a Global Fast Fit Pro Champion — a day that carries weight, meaning, and emotion for me.I remember that moment clearly: 30 push-ups. 30 squats. 30 plank leg lifts. A 500-meter run. All completed in 2 minutes and 55 seconds.

That record has since been broken — and that’s the beauty of growth. But I will always carry one truth with pride: I was the first person to ever complete it in under three minutes. That moment wasn’t just about speed or strength; it was about believing something was possible before anyone had proven it could be done.

That day, I met Global Fast Fit. And without knowing it, I stepped into a journey that would change my life. Two years later, I look back with deep gratitude. Global Fast Fit didn’t just build my fitness — it built me. It taught me discipline beyond the gym, responsibility beyond the stopwatch, and purpose beyond the title. From office work and report writing, to traveling, running marathons, organizing events, and meeting fitness influencers I once admired from afar — every experience shaped me.

There were moments of fatigue, doubt, and quiet struggle. Moments where growth demanded more than I thought I had. But step by step, task by task, I was becoming something stronger. This journey taught me that being a champion isn’t about holding records forever. It’s about opening doors, setting standards, and inspiring what comes next. Records will always be broken — but being first changes what people believe is possible.

Today, I don’t just celebrate a title.
I celebrate resilience.
I celebrate growth.
I celebrate two years of becoming.

I don’t take this journey for granted — not for a single moment.

Global Fast Fit didn’t just make me a champion.
It made me a trailblazer.
And the journey is far from over.

Last weekend, I ran a 10km race with my six year old niece, Anita-and she taught me more about endurance than I expected.It was her first race of this kind, and while she did not run the entire  distance non-stop, she ran an incredible 7 km and finished the race. That alone felt like a vicory

Her goal was simple and honest. She kept saying,"I dont want Esther and Abby to finish before me." Both of them had unknowningly become her motivation. There was no pressure, no pace targets- just a clear reason to keep moving forward.

There were moments Anita was tired. Moments when she slowed down, walked  or needed encouragement. I learned quickly  not to push her too hard. Instead, I listened. We pushed when she neede to, celebrated the small wins and kept going at her pace. The finish line mattered-so did the journey of getting there

At the end of the race, something special happened, Anita was awarded a medal from Joram, The Rurii Marathon organizer. Her face lit up with pride, and in that moment, every step she took made sense.

That day reminded me that progress is not about perfection. It is about effort, heart and knowing when to push-and when to rest. Anita may be six, but she already understands something most adults forget: finishing your own race is what truly matters

Talent Is Everywhere, Opportunity Is Not

Every time I step into a school hall, a dusty field, or a local tournament venue, I am reminded of one truth: talent is everywhere. You don’t have to look far to find gifted athletes with raw ability, hunger, and passion. What is rare is not talent — it is opportunity.

Across Kenya, I have met young players who can compete at high levels but lack basic support. No proper training equipment. No exposure. No mentorship. Sometimes, no one to simply believe in them. These are athletes who could go far, but their journeys are often cut short not by lack of ability, but by lack of access.

Through my journey with Global Fast Fit (GFF), I have seen how small opportunities create big change. A structured training session. A fitness routine tailored to performance. A tournament entry fee covered. A kit provided. These may seem like small gestures, but to an athlete, they are doors opening.

In table tennis, fitness is often overlooked at grassroots level. Yet footwork, endurance, and mental sharpness can be the difference between potential and performance. I have watched talented players struggle late in matches not because they lack skill, but because they lack conditioning. When fitness is introduced, confidence grows, results improve, and belief follows.

Talent needs more than applause — it needs systems. It needs people and organizations willing to invest time, resources, and consistency. That is why initiatives like GFF matter. The goal is not just to train athletes, but to walk with them: to expose them, support them, and prepare them for opportunities when they come.

Opportunity changes everything. When an athlete is given a platform, they rise. When they are trusted, they deliver. When they are supported, they dream bigger. I have seen this transformation firsthand — in schools, county teams, and national-level tournaments.

The responsibility does not lie with athletes alone. Coaches, organizations, sponsors, and communities all play a role. If we truly want to grow sport, we must stop asking where the talent is and start asking how we can create opportunity.

Because talent has never been the problem.
Opportunity has.

On 13th December, I lined up for the Rurii Marathon 2nd Edition ready to take on the 10 km challenge. I knew it wouldn’t be easy—but I also knew it would be meaningful. When I crossed the finish line, my time read 1 hour 10 minutes, translating to an average pace of 7:00 minutes per kilometre.

This race gave me a chance to reflect on how far I’ve come. Previously, at the Mau Marathon, I ran 4 km in 47 minutes, an average pace of 11:45 min/km. On paper, the Rurii race was longer and tougher, yet I felt better—both mentally and physically. That contrast alone confirmed that progress isn’t just measured by distance or speed, but by how your body and mind respond under pressure.

What truly set the Rurii Marathon apart was its core theme: mental health. Long-distance running has a way of stripping everything down. As fatigue sets in, the mind becomes the real battleground. Each kilometre demanded focus, self-talk, and emotional control. It was a powerful reminder that mental fitness is just as important as physical strength.

Running alongside my Global Fast Fit (GFF) colleagues made the experience even more fulfilling. The shared struggle, encouragement, and unity on the course turned a demanding run into a memorable one.

I also have to acknowledge the role of jumping rope in this journey. The consistency and endurance developed through skipping have clearly translated into my running. It has built my cardio capacity and strengthened my mental discipline. Simply put, jumping rope has been good to me.

The Rurii Marathon was more than a race—it was a lesson in resilience, community, and mental wellness. One step at a time, the journey continues

The Global Fast Fit Movement and Wellness center is now in existance. An idea concieved in our minds, discussed in many meetings and finally renovated with our very hands. 

When we began the renovation of the wellness center, there was a clear budget, a defined scope, and an optimism that comes with imagining something finished before it exists. We know that failing to plan is planning to fail. So we planned everything in advance; the walls that needed to be torn down, the tiling, the painting the washroom repairs, the plumbing and electrical work, the furnishing and branding. We were so confident, we even started planning for an opening date. The costs made sense on paper. Materials were priced, labour was estimated. Concrete, tiles, fixtures- everything had a number attatched to it.

Time did not.

As the build progressed, it became clear that time was not a neutral backdrop to the work. Each additional day on site quietly translated into more money spent. Labour extended. Supervision repeated. Materials sat longer than planned. Small delays made room for bigger ones. The budget didn’t break all at once—it thinned gradually, stretched by time itself.

Time, I learned, costs more than concrete.

What made this especially complex was that the rising costs were not driven by extravagance or neglect, far from it, this project was like a third baby for us. We are even considering doing a ngemi for the opening ceremony, just like we do after the birth of a child. But I digress. The rising costs were the result of subtle, reasonable choices made over a long period. Work continued, but momentum slowed. Progress became less linear. The longer the project took, the more it asked of everyone involved—financially, mentally, and emotionally.

One of the quieter forces shaping this timeline was perfectionism—not as a personal trait, but as a way of working that often enters construction spaces unnoticed.

Perfectionism usually arrives with good intentions. It values quality, precision, and durability. In a building meant to last, these qualities matter. But when perfectionism becomes the primary driver rather than a supporting principle, it changes the relationship with time.

Functionally complete work is revisited. Minor details are refined again and again. Decisions pause while better options are explored. Progress slows, not because the work is poor, but because finishing feels premature. Perfectionism doesn’t look like delay—it looks like care. It is care.

And yet, each refinement carries a cost.

Time stretches. Labour extends. Momentum softens. The project remains open long enough for new risks to emerge, new changes to feel necessary, and new expenses to appear. Instead of moving forward, the work begins to circle itself. The longer it lasts, the more opportunities there are to notice what could be better.

Perfectionism thrives in extended timelines.

What struck me most was how this played out in the context of a wellness center. We were creating a space intended for grounding, healing, and regulation—yet the process itself was often tense and consuming. Decision fatigue set in. The desire for completion began to outweigh the desire for precision. Peace slowly became more valuable than savings.

This experience reshaped my understanding of quality. Excellence does not always come from endless adjustment. Sometimes, it comes from knowing when something is good enough to move forward. Good enough is a triggering word to high achievers. They or rather we, want the best of the best. A space does not need to be flawless to be safe, functional or meaningful. But it does need to exist.

Time, once stretched, does not stay empty. It fills—with cost, with stress, with lost opportunity. And in the end, it becomes the most expensive material on site.

If this project taught me anything, it is this: protecting momentum is as important as protecting standards. Because while concrete sets and hardens, time keeps moving—and it charges for every extra day.

In the earlier piece on ngemi, I explored how ululations were used to announce a birth and to publicly declare the virtues a child was expected to grow into. Ngemi was immediate, audible, and communal. It travelled quickly, carrying news and expectation across space.

But among the Agīkūyū, celebration did not end with sound.

Once the ululations settled, the gathering shifted. The focus moved from announcement to responsibility. This transition is where muratina traditionally appeared.

If ngemi spoke to the wider community, muratina addressed those who would carry the responsibility forward.

Muratina in Context

Muratina (mũratina) is a traditional fermented drink named after the mũratina tree (Kigelia africana), whose fruit is used in the brewing process. While often described simply as alcohol, culturally muratina was not brewed or consumed casually.

According to traditional accounts, muratina was brewed for specific purposes: rites of passage, marriage-related ceremonies, reconciliation, councils of elders, and occasions involving blessing. A man did not brew muratina for private consumption. It was prepared with intent, for defined social moments.

Brewing itself was a communal activity. Younger family members assisted with harvesting and preparation, elderly women carried out the brewing, and elderly men presided over beer-related rituals. Brewing took place around the hearth in the woman’s hut, a space associated with solemn domestic and ritual functions.

Ingredients as Cultural Markers

Muratina was traditionally made using four core ingredients: water (maaĩ), sugarcane juice (ngogoyo), honey (ũũkĩ), and the mũratina fruit. Each ingredient had both a practical role and a culturally understood meaning.

Water (Maaĩ)

Water formed the base of the brew. Culturally, it was associated with purity, truth, righteousness, and self-control. Its adaptability — taking the shape of its container — was often used to illustrate how one should uphold truth while adjusting to circumstances.

Sugarcane Juice (Ngogoyo)

Sugarcane juice provided fermentable sugars. Its segmented structure informed its symbolism. The less sweet upper segments represented youth and inexperience, while the sweeter lower segments represented maturity and wisdom. Different sugarcane varieties were also used to illustrate learning from multiple sources.

Honey (Ũũkĩ)

Honey symbolized hard work, wealth, and collective identity. Bees were frequently referenced as models of social organization: working in colonies, defending only when necessary, returning to their hive, and extracting value even from difficult environments. Honey reinforced ideas of cooperation, discipline, and responsibility to one’s community.

Mũratina Fruit

The sausage fruit was not picked from the tree; it was used only after falling naturally. This was understood to represent maturity and natural readiness. The many seeds inside the fruit symbolized fertility, posterity, and continuity. Traditional belief also associated the fruit with strength and vitality into old age.

Preparation, Vessels, and Rules of Use

Muratina was brewed in large gourds known as ndua and served from medium-sized gourds called nyanja. Men and women used different drinking vessels, reflecting established social roles.

Consumption followed clear rules:

• Muratina was shared, not portioned
  
  

• The order of drinking mattered
  
  

• Elders drank first because they were expected to speak, bless, or decide
  
  

Refusing to drink muratina was acceptable. Disrespecting the process was not.

During significant occasions, muratina was also used for blessing. A small amount might be poured onto the ground for ancestors, and a little applied to the hands or chest before words of blessing were spoken. Through this, muratina was understood to connect the unborn, the living, and the ancestors, with Ngai as witness.

Parting Shot.

Understanding muratina only as a traditional alcoholic drink misses its primary cultural role. It functioned as a structured social tool, governed by rules, symbolism, and purpose.

After the ululations had done their work, muratina ensured that celebration was followed by reflection, and that spoken blessings were anchored in collective responsibility.

In this way, muratina did not replace ngemi.
It completed it.

On 13 September 2025, I stood on the starting line of the Rurii Marathon knowing one thing — this run would test more than my legs. It would test my mind.

The race was organized to promote mental health awareness, and ironically, that message revealed itself most clearly during the toughest kilometers. I set out strong, focused, and determined. By the halfway mark, my breathing had changed, my legs felt heavy, and my body started sending clear signals: slow down, stop, rest.

But my mind refused to listen.

Every step after that felt like a negotiation between pain and purpose. My muscles burned, my lungs worked harder, and fatigue crept in. My body was begging me to stop — but my mind kept on moving. I reminded myself why I started, why I trained, and why finishing mattered more than comfort.

The road wasn’t just a physical path; it became a mental battlefield. I pushed through doubt, discomfort, and exhaustion, choosing discipline over excuses. The cheers from the community and the sight of fellow runners fighting their own battles fueled my resolve.

When I finally crossed the finish line, the clock read 1 hour for 10 kilometers. That moment wasn’t about the time — it was about victory over self-doubt. I proved to myself that limits are often mental before they are physical.

The Rurii Marathon wasn’t just a race. It was a lesson in resilience. A reminder that the mind must lead when the body grows tired. And a powerful symbol of why mental health awareness matters — because strength begins within.

I walked away exhausted but proud, knowing I didn’t just finish a run — I conquered a conversation between my body and my mind.

When the body begs you to stop, let your mind carry you forward.

The Unexpected Side of AI: What Most People Are Missing

Artificial Intelligence has become the loudest topic of our generation. Everyone talks about how it will take jobs, change industries, and reshape the future.
But beneath the noise, there are deeper, less obvious shifts happening—shifts that reveal how AI is actually transforming human potential, creativity, and even talent discovery.

Here are the unexpected insights about AI that most people overlook.

1. AI Isn’t Replacing People — It’s Replacing Skills

Most assume AI will eliminate entire professions.
The truth is more subtle: AI replaces tasks, not humans.

A photographer may lose the editing workload to AI,
but their creativity, personality, and eye for detail become more valuable.
A coach may automate analysis, but their leadership becomes priceless.

AI shifts value from task-based work to human-based value—empathy, creativity, coordination, storytelling, and presence.

2. AI Is Becoming a Mirror, Not Just a Machine

As models become more personalized, AI increasingly reflects:

• your writing style

• your thinking patterns

• your decision-making habits

• your strengths and weaknesses

It’s like having a cognitive mirror in your pocket.

People using AI daily become more self-aware because the AI surfaces things they didn’t notice about themselves. This is the true superpower of modern AI.

3. AI Will Transform Talent Discovery — Especially in Sports

One of the most surprising areas AI will revolutionize is talent identification.

Soon, AI will analyze:

• movement patterns

• consistency

• reaction speed

• fatigue levels

• performance under pressure

• hidden potential

A player from a remote high school will be discoverable without attending national tournaments.

The future of talent scouting is data-driven, and platforms like GFF stand in a perfect position to lead this evolution—identifying rising athletes long before traditional systems notice them.

4. AI Is Often More Creative Than Logical

While many believe AI is a logical machine, the opposite is becoming true.

AI is better at:

• idea generation

• content creation

• rewriting styles

• imagining possibilities

And weaker at:

• long-term planning

• consistent reasoning

• complex real-world logic

In other words, AI is more like a brilliant artist than a perfect mathematician.
This flips the common assumptions upside down.

5. AI Is Quietly Becoming a Wellness Tool

AI is now being used to detect:

• burnout

• stress patterns

• mood shifts

• cognitive fatigue

• emotional tone

Your phone will soon know you're stressed before you know it.
Workouts, rest, breathing sessions, and nutrition advice will become AI-personalized.

Fitness isn't just physical anymore—it’s emotional, mental, and data-driven.
The wellness world will be transformed.

6. Humans Using AI Will Always Outperform AI Alone

A mediocre writer becomes good with AI.
A good writer becomes great.
And a great writer becomes unstoppable.

This new category—AI-augmented humans—will dominate future industries.

It’s not a battle between humans and AI.
It’s a partnership where each side amplifies the other.

7. The Next Big AI Revolution Is Emotional Intelligence

Forget AGI for a moment.
The next real shift will be AI that:

• understands tone

• reads your emotions

• adapts to your stress

• maintains long-term context

• motivates, supports, and encourages you

AI won’t just think with you—it will feel with you.
This is where everything changes.

Final Thought

AI isn’t here to replace us.
It’s here to amplify us.

To make us stronger, more aware, more creative, and more capable than ever before.

The people who thrive in the AI era won’t be the ones who fear it—
but the ones who learn to work with it, grow with it, and let it elevate their natural gifts.

Why Every Athlete Needs a Fitness Routine

Athletes are often celebrated for their talent, speed, and skill. But behind every winning moment—whether it’s a powerful forehand in table tennis or a knockout punch in the boxing ring—there is something deeper holding everything together: a consistent fitness routine.

At Global Fast Fit (GFF), we have seen how structured fitness changes the game for athletes at every level. It’s not just about training harder; it’s about training smarter. Here’s why every serious athlete needs a fitness routine that goes beyond their sport-specific drills.

1. Fitness Builds the Foundation for Performance

A disciplined fitness routine gives athletes the physical capacity to perform at their peak. Strength, agility, stamina, balance, and flexibility all come from deliberate fitness work.
Sport skills are important, but fitness creates the engine that powers them.

2. It Reduces Injuries and Extends Athletic Life

Many injuries in sports come from weak muscles, poor mobility, or overworked joints.
A balanced fitness routine—like the GFF model that combines conditioning, mobility, and core workouts—ensures the body is well prepared and protected. This means fewer injuries and more years competing.

3. Faster Recovery, Better Consistency

Athletes who follow proper routines recover faster from training and tournaments.
Good fitness programs include warm-ups, cooldowns, stretching, and strength phases that help the body repair and rebuild. This consistency is what separates champions from the rest.

4. Mental Strength Comes From Physical Discipline

Fitness is not only about the muscles. It trains the mind.
A routine teaches commitment, resilience, focus, and discipline—qualities every athlete needs. When you know your body is strong, your confidence naturally grows.

5. Fitness Helps Athletes Adapt to Different Challenges

From long tournaments to sudden schedule changes, travel, and tough opponents—fitness prepares you for the unexpected. A well-trained body responds better to stress, fatigue, and pressure.

This is why GFF emphasizes functional fitness that supports all sports, including table tennis, rugby, swimming, boxing, and more.

6. Fitness Unlocks a Higher Level of Skill

A fit athlete moves faster, reacts quicker, and thinks clearer.
Whether it’s footwork in table tennis, speed in rugby, or coordination in swimming, fitness amplifies every skill an athlete already has.

Conclusion: Fitness Is Not Optional — It’s the Secret Weapon

Every athlete—beginner or elite—can reach a higher level with a structured fitness routine. At Global Fast Fit, we continue to prove that a strong body builds a stronger athlete.

Fitness is the bridge between potential and performance.

When I first imagined seeing myself on a billboard, It felt like something only reserved for celebrities, influencers or people with far more confidence in front of a camera than myself. While I have not made it to an actual billboard, something exciting happened recently that feels just as surreal: I appeared on a poster and canvas display for our fitness company, Global Fast Fit.

Being part of the Global Fast Fit campaign reminds me of how far I have come, not just physically but also mentally. I used to think that those kinds of moments are for other people but I now realize they are for anyone willing to step into the purpose and say yes to opportunities , even the unexpected ones. It only takes one picture, you never know which it is.

So no, I have not appeared on a giant billboard yet but seeing myself on that poster felt like a reminder that big things often start wiyh smaller, meaningful milestones. and  if this is just the beginning, I can't wait to see what's next