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Dream out loud
Say what you want to become. Write it down, tell someone you trust, and let it guide your choices.
Inspiring women and girls
You belong in every room you dream of
To every girl who has been told a dream is too big: it isn’t. You can be a surgeon, a scientist, a leader, or anything else you set your heart on.
Dr Christine was once a schoolgirl in Kenya wondering where life might take her. Today she operates, teaches and speaks on international stages. She wants every girl reading this to know her own story can go just as far.
Education
Education is your superpower
Stay in school. Love your science and maths, even on the hard days. Every chapter you read and every exam you prepare for is a step towards the life you want.
The road to becoming a surgeon is long, and there will be days when you feel tired or unsure. That is normal. Those days don’t mean you are on the wrong path. They are part of how you grow. Keep going.
A photo from the stage or the theatre shows one moment. It doesn’t show the years of work behind it. Don’t compare your beginning with someone else’s middle.
Three things to carry with you
Start where you are
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Work hard, then work harder
Talent opens the door, but steady effort keeps it open. Show up for your books, your training and yourself.
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Lift the girl behind you
Someone helped you along the way. When you get there, reach back and help the next girl climb.
Mentorship and leadership
Speak up. Your voice matters.
To the women already studying or working in medicine: raise your hand, ask your question and share your ideas. You don’t have to know everything to have something valuable to say.
During her training Dr Christine stepped up as class representative and later as deputy chief resident. She has helped organise surgical workshops and symposia, and she has spoken at conferences in Kenya and abroad. Leadership isn’t only for some people. It is there for any woman willing to step forward.
Two sisters, two surgical pathsSpeaking and education enquiries
Dr Christine loves talking with young people about medicine. Schools, universities, professional groups and community organisations are welcome to get in touch. Topics can include women in medicine, what plastic and reconstructive surgery really involves, and respectful conversations about care after FGM. Dates and details are agreed individually.
Enquiries involving children should come through a parent, guardian, school or recognised organisation.