Road Less Travelled - A Memoir

In this memoir, Margaret shares her journey as a pastor’s kid (PK), beginning with her dramatic entry into the world at home, where her father, a priest, served as her midwife. She reflects on her formative years spent with her mother in the village, the challenges of being sent to boarding school at the tender age of seven, and the limited time she had with her parents—only three months each year until she reached university. The memoir offers a vivid glimpse into life in Kenya during the 1960s and 70s. Margaret kicks off her career as a civil servant and becomes the first person to introduce a bilingual secretarial course in Kenya. After three years of teaching, she transitions into the corporate world, honing her skills in administrative work. She eventually moves into the NGO sector, where she sharpens her communication expertise and explores the field of publishing scholarly works. Taking a bold step, Margaret leaves her familiar surroundings to work in Francophone countries as an electoral officer with the United Nations peacekeeping missions. She candidly shares the loneliness she experienced in predominantly Muslim countries. As a leader, she is intentional about mentoring new staff and empowering her younger colleagues to reach their highest potential. She also opens up about her moments of grief following the deaths of her parents, sisters, and friends. The golden thread running through her story is her unwavering faith in an unchanging God. Her narrative is both candid and engaging, often infused with humour and wit.