Deportee with Wanjiku Gitagia | Ep. 35
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Title: Deportees with Wanjiku Gitagia
Episode Number: #35
Guest: Wanjiku Gitagia
Release Date: 31st July, 2026.
Description:
This week, we are joined by the amazing and cheerful Kenyan author, Wanjiku Gitagia, on the podcast. Wanjiku opens up (3:58) about her early days in writing in Kenya, her love for her job as an HR professional, and how it has helped her understand human psychology better. We delve into the theme of her new book "Deportee," which tells the story of Kim, who is deported from the US to Kenya in disgrace and returns home to a cruel mother, a hostile country, and a hopeless life. Wanjiku walks us through the inspiration behind the book and her simple yet unique writing style + MORE. Enjoy this amazing episode!
Key Takeaways:
1. Working in Human Resources means you have to be willing to listen with empathy because people are dealing with a lot.
2. There is always the other side of the story for Africans deported from the West.
3. Sometimes stories in art imitate life.
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Website: NkemCreatives
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Resources & Mentions:
Order the Author's Books on Amazon: Deportee
Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): @wanjikugitagia
Episode Credits:
Episode Host: Anita Chinwendu Opara
Audio Producer & Writer: Daniel Odia
Podcast Manager: Daniel Odia
Show Owner: Nkem Creatives
Nkem Creatives brings you insightful conversations that celebrate African storytelling and literature. Join us on this journey as we amplify the voices shaping the narrative.
