The Moth

The Phone Call

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Kendi Nderitu looks to escape the village life.

Tags Relocating Rural Life Success Proving oneself Adversity Coming of age Housing Societal expectations Power Children Serious Inspiring Hopeful Moving Uplifting Bittersweet Wistful

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Kendi Nderitu

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International Women’s Month: Alexandra Rochester & Kendi Nderitu

Original Air Date

March 1, 2019

Recorded Date

March 31, 2017

“I learned quickly that I needed a ticket out of the village, and I understood that ticket was going to be education.”

Photo by Jason Falchook
Kendi Nderitu

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