If you listen to popular market conversations in Emanyulia, you begin to understand why Chinua Achebe said African leaders live on lonely islands.
You especially understand why President William Ruto's frantic efforts to court the Mulembe Nation's vote ahead of 2027 could be futile. But if Emanyulia is far, just walk in Nairobi's informal spaces.
Mingle with the underprivileged.
Like those who walk to work in the morning, and back home in the evening.
