Vituko vinavyoandikwa kwenye daladala

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Huwa naenjoy sana kusoma yaliyoandikwa nyuma ya daladala hasa ninapokuwa kwenye foleni. Misemo maarufu
ya kwenye daladala.

1.Yatima hadeki
2.Utamu wa chips mimba
3.Ukitaka kujua ugumu wa kudai kopesha ukweni
4. Usiyempenda kaja
5. Kobe hapimwi joto
6. Acha kazi uone kaz kupata kaz
7. Ukichezea koki utalowa
8. Heshima pesa kipara kovu tu!
9. Mtumbwi hauna saitmira.
9. Silaha pesa bastola mzigo
10. Hata uoge mjini huendi
11. Chezea mshahara usichezee kazi.
12. Ukiona manyoya ujue kishaliwa
13. Ikisimama Panda
14. Pombe pombe tuu kunywea bar mbwebwe
15. Njia ya chooni haioti nyasi
16. Likizo ya maskini ugonjwa
17. When i grow up i want to be a scania
18. Hata bibi alikuwa binti
19. Kisigino hakikai mbele
20. Kama mapenz pesa kaolewe na benki
21. Hata barabara ina matuta lakin huwez panda viazi
22. Mavi hayana miba lakin ukikanyaga lazma uchechemee
23. Paka haishi kwa msela
24. Ukipendwa ujue kuna boya kaachwa
25. NIPO NIPO KWANZA
26. Mchana nzi ucku mbu
27. Ucmshangae funza kukata viuno ndio mwendo wake
28. Kama umelipenda(gari) bonyeza nyota liwe lako
29. Supermarket hawauzi mkaa
30. We nisubiri mi nakungoja.
31. Zetu dagaa kuku tamaa
32. Hata uwe na heshima vipi huwezi kumpokea askari bunduki
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😆😆😆😆😜😜😜😝😝😝

Share na wenzako kuongeza siku za kuishi

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Madenge hakosi visa. Soma hii

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MADENGE
HAKOSI
VISA

baada ya kumaliza form four baba akamwambia achague zawadi yoyote aipendayo
MADENGE: naomba pesa nikamuoe bibi maana siku nyingi amekuwa akiniita mchumba wake.
BABA: Shenzi, yule ni mama yangu mzazi huwezi kumuoa.
MADENGE: Mbona wewe umemuoa mama yangu mzazi sijasema kitu ww inakuuma? lazima nilipize kisasi ikikuuma muache mama yangu kila mtu akae na mamayake. 😂😂😂

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Jinsi Mapenzi yanavyoweza kukupa stress

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Mapenzi ni balaa

Mapenzi ujue yanawez kukupa stress adi mama ako akikuuliz what’s wrong🤔-—unawez kumjib MAMA WE BADO MDOGO UWEZ ELEW🤣🤣🤣

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Cheki huyu jamaa alivyoumbuka akiwa ndani ya dala dala baada ya kupokea simu ya mkewe

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Jamaa kapokea simu kutoka kwa mke wake ndani ya daladala

jamaa: hellow hellow ( jamaa akawa hasikii vizuri ikabidi aweke loud speaker)

Mke: Umeweka wapi soksi zako yaani nyumba nzima inanuka.

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Angalia kilichonikuta nilipoenda kwa mganga

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Usije ukaenda kwa mganga, mwenzako yamenikuta, yani masharti niliyopewa, acha tu,
yalikua hivi:-

1.Jasho la nyoka.
2.Manyoya ya mende.
3.Sisimizi Shoga.
4.Mbwa mjane.
5.Kuku aliye single.
6.Samaki mwenye miaka miwili bila kuoga
7.Mti wenye ujauzito.
8.Mbavu za Nzi.
9.Nywele za Kiroboto.
10.Mwanya wa Mbu.
Duuh..!! mwanangu kwa hali hii mbona itakula kwako.
Wengine wanasemaga
IGA UFE! Rizik anagawa Mungu tu shetan simuelew!

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Wazo la jioni hii

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📢WAZO LA JIONI HII 📢

KAMA MWAKA JANA ULIPIGA HATUA NA HUJAFIKIA MALENGO MWAKA HUU PIGA MSAMBA😝

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Cheki wanachokisema vichaa baada ya kuona ndege inapita angani

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Vichaa wawili walikuwa wamekaa sehemu ghafla ikapita ndege angani kichaa mmoja akasema ndege ile hitakua imembeba rais kichaa mwenzake akajibu hapana ile imebeba wazungu kama ingekuwa imembeba rais ungeona mapikipiki mbele

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Askari na yeye kumbe muoga, cheki anachomjibu afande

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Askari wametumwa nyumba iliyokuwa kuna ugomvi wakafika wakatakiwa kuripoti kwa njia ya simu juu ya walichokikuta
ASKARI: Mkuu tumekuta mama mwenye nyumba kampiga mumewe chuma cha kichwa na kumuumiza vibaya sanaa

AFANDE: Kha! kisa mkasa mpk akafanya hivyo
ASKARI: Mama mwenye nyumba alikua anapiga deki mumewe akaingia ndani viatu kabla sakafu haijakauka
AFANDE: Sasa mmesha mkamata huyo mwanamke
ASKARI: Bado mkuu
AFANDE: Kha! sasa mnangoja nini
ASKARI: Si tunangoja sakafu ikauke

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Wanawake wanavyopenda hela, hadi kutoka kwa nyani na ngedere

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Kama Nyani na ngedere wangekuwa na pesa…

Trust me Kuna wanawake wangekuwa wanaishi misituni mda huu…..

Wanavyopenda hela

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

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Angalia huyu Jamaa alichomfanyia mke wake jana

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Jana niligombana na mke wng, Akaniambia nibebe kila kitu changu niondoke, Bas kiustaarabu tu nikachukua nguo zangu,mwishoni nikambeba na yeye nikamuweka begani nikaanza kuondoka nae

hua sipendagi ujinga, amesahau na yeye pia ni wangu

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Padri Akimbia wakati wa kuungamisha, chanzo ni hiki

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Padri alikuwa amekaa katika confession booth kanisani
peke yake.
Mara kukaingia jamaa mmoja akapiga magoti upande wa
pili, akafanya ishara ya msalaba kisha akaanza kuungama
{confess}
“Padri nimekuja kuungama dhambi zangu, leo nimefanya
dhambi kubwa sana.”
Padri, “Endelea…”

“Bosi wangu aliniita nyumbani kwake, akaniambia
amegundua nimeiba shilingi millioni 100 kazini. Akasema
nisipozitoa atanipeleka polisi, sa kwa ukweli mi naogopa
kufungwa.
Nikatazama huku na huku nikagundua tuko wawili peke
yetu,nikatoa bastola nikamuua….. Yesu atanisamehe?”

Padri: “Utasamehewa.”
“Basi wakati nataka kuondoka nikasikia mlango
unafunguliwa kutazama, Loh! Mke wa bosi, alipoona
kilichotokea akasema anapiga polisi simu.
Kutazama huku na huku nikagundua tuko wawili peke
yetu, nikamuua na yeye pia… Yesu atanisamehe hilo?”
Padri: “Utasamehewa.”

Nikatoka nje, nikawasha gari niondoke, lakini mlinzi
akakataa kunifungulia, ati amesikia mlio wa
bastola. Nikaona ataniletea kizuizi huyu.
Nikatazama huku na huku nikagundua tuko wawili peke
yetu, nikamuua….. Yesu atanisamehe?”
Padri:”Utasamehewa.”

“Nikajifungulia geti mwenyewe nikaenda
nyumbani, wakati napanga kuja kuungama mtoto wa bosi
akabisha hodi, nikawaza mambo gani tena, akasema alirudi
nyumbani na kukuta yaliyotokea akanionesha diary ya
babake, inayoonesha nilikuwa na appointment naye
wakati nilipomuua. Nikamuuliza nani mwingine anayejua?
Akasema ameanzia kwangu kisha anaenda polisi.

Nikatazama huku na huku nikakuta tuko wawili peke
yetu, nikamuua….. Yesu atanisamehe na hilo?”

Kimyaa….
“Padri yesu atanisamehe?”
kimya….

Jamaa akatazama kwenye confession booth padri
hayupo, lakini kwenye kona moja akaona kabati la nguo
za mapadri linatikisika. Kufungua akaona padri kajificha ndani anatetemeka huku akitokwa na jasho.

Jamaa, “Sasa baba mbona umekimbia?”
Padri kwa taabu akajibu, “Nilitazama huku na huku
nikagundua tuko wawili peke yetu…….”

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Angalia kilichompata huyu mwanafunzi kilaza anayejiamini

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Teacher: Who is a pharmacist?

Shemdoe raised up his hand.

Teacher: So it’s only Shemdoe that can tell who a pharmacist is in this class? So there is no body else to answer the question except Shemdoe? (There was no reply from the students)

Teacher: Ok now Shemdoe, chukua hii fimbo, charaza vilaza hawa wote kila mmoja viboko kumi…. Shemdoe akiwa amevimba kichwa, akawatwanga viboko kumi kumi vya kushiba darasa nzima

Teacher: Now, my dear Shemdoe tell this dumb students who a pharmacist is…

Shemdoe: Yes, sir. A Pharmacist is a farmer who assists people. Shemdoe saiv amelazwa MOI kwa wataalam wa mifupa 🏃

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Alichofanya maasai baada ya kupanda Tax

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Baada ya kupanda daladala aina ya DSM kutoka Mbagala chalambe mpaka Mwenge na kulipa sh 500.Masai akachukua tax wakati wa kurudi.walipofika sasa shughuli ilikuwa hivi.

Masai: we dureva? Naulisa Ng’ombe na mbusi ipi ngali?
Dereva: Ni ng’ombe ghali Masai.
Masai: kwanini Ng’ombe ngali?
Dereva: kwa sababu ni mkubwa zaidi ya mbuzi
Masai: umepata..na mbusi na kuku ipi ngali
Dereva: ni mbuzi kwa sababu nae ni mkubwa kuliko kuku.
Masai: Umepata..
Masai: sasa me nimekwenda kule mwenge kwa ngali kubwa nikalitoa sh. 500 hii yko ndogo unasema nikupe 40,000 wewe acha wizi.. Nitakupa 250 Tu..wee acha lbia morani…!!!

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Sababu ya mke kupewa dawa badala ya mumewe

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Dokta: Mama tumemchunguza mumeo kwa makini sana, jopo lote la madaktari tumekubaliana mumeo anahitaji mapumziko japo ya mwezi. Sasa tafadhali chukua hivi vidonge vya usingizi vitasaidia sana.

Mama: Asanteni sana, sasa niwe nampa mara ngapi?
Dokta: Unatakiwa wewe uwe unakunywa vidonge hivi kutwa mara tatu kwa mwezi mzima, mumeo atapona.

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Sifa 10 za mwanaume ambaye kila binti anayetaka aolewe angependa aolewe naye!!

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1. Awe na pesa nyingi

2.Siyo lazima awe mzuri wa sura

3. Ajenge ukweni

4.Awe mpole

5.Asimuonee wivu mke wake

6.Awe mwenye upendo wa dhati

7.Asishike simu ya mke wake.

8.Akimkuta na mwanaume apite tu, akitaka kujua ni nani asubiri nyumbani

9.Awe anamskiliza mke wake kwa kika kitu.

10.Asipende mwanamke mwingine zaid yake

UKIMPATA MWANAUME MWENYE SIFA HIZO KAPIME DNA LAZIMA ATAKUWA NI BABA AKO.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

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Hii bahati mbaya hii haifai kusema Samahani

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(KIFO NI NIN)
KIFO ni pale unapokosea text na kumtumia

BABA yako kipindi mnakula
“hello Mrembo”😁😁

Kama utazubutu kusema Samahani 😁

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Angalia Kiingereza kilivyoniponza

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Shikamoo kingereza..!

Baada ya kufika Kempiski nikaona menu imeandikwa:

Sauteed white corn, rare lucy beans, garnished with rift potatoes & topped with organic unprocessed guacamole!

Price: TSH 44,000/=

Nikaagiza!

Nilipoletewa ndio nagundua kwamba: ni makande na parachichi ..🤔

hapo ndo unagundua mwalimu wa kiingereza alikuwa sio mtu wa mchezo mchezo🤒💨

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Huyu bibi kweli kiboko, cheki alichofanya akiwa na babu

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Bibi na Babu walisafiri wakielekea kwa mtoto wao ambae hawajamuona zamani.

Walipofika njiani wakawa wamechoka Sanaa. Wakaamua kutafuta hotel ili walale.

Wakakubaliana walale kwa masaa 4. Wakalala, Walipoamka, mfanyakazi wa Hotel akawatoza Tsh. 500,000/=

Wale wazee wakashangaa hata kama ni hotel ya kisasa lakini sio laki tano kwa masaa 4.

Babu akagoma kulipa akasema aitiwe meneja.

Meneja akaja kuwasikiliza

Babu: ” Kwanini bili ni kubwa hata kama ni hotel ya kisasa?”

Manager;“kuna maswiming puli, ya kisasa “

Babu; “Lakini hatukuyatumia”

Manager; “Ah ah ah. Lakini mungeweza kama mngetaka”

Babu: “Hata hivo bado haithamini kuwa laki 5”

meneja: “Pia Kuna waimbaji kutoka sauzi, Uganda , Congo”

Babu: “Lakini sisi hatukuwasikiliza”

Meneja: “Ndiooo. Lakini mngeweza kama mngetaka”

Babu; aka give up na kumwambia mkewe andika cheki uwape,,

Bibi akaandika akampa meneja.

Meneja anaangalia anaona sh. 50,000

Akashangaa na kusema. “VP mbona hamsini'”

Bibi akajibu “450,000 ya kulala na mimi”

Meneja akajibu; “Lakini sijalala”

Bibi :“ungeweza kama ungetaka”

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Maujanja ya kumkalisha mwanamme wako nyumbani weekend haya hapa

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Siku hizi wa naume licha ya kukimbia nyumba zao kwa kisingizio cha kazi maajabu weekend hasa Jumamosi utasikia wanaaga nafika hapo njiani naja naenda kununua gazeti.

Kumbe wanaenda kunywa supu unasubiri wee mpaka alasiri au jioni

Hivyo wanandoa wengi hili limekuwa tatizo mwanaume kiguu na njia asb mchana na njia kumuacha mama na watoto.

Nini kifanyike hasa weekenda Mwanaume ashinde NYUMBANI akikupumzikia??

Zipo njia nyingi mojawapo SUPU YA WEEKEND NA MAZUNGUMZO NA MKAO

Ni kweli wanawake wengi hamjuagi kuwakalisha waume home.

Anza hivi
Siku uko home wewe amka mapema kabla yake anza makeke jikoni…

Mara blenda priiiii… juice… ama milk shake…. hahahaha..Utaona anasogea jikoni..

Wakati anakunywa juice ama milk shake…Anza kukuna nazi…

Chambua mnafu…

Hapo jikoni kuna kanyama kanachemka… katia kitunguu tupia viazi 2 na ndizi.Hahaha..

ile harufu ikianza kutoka utasikia anafuata maji jikoni… hahahaha kwenye friji… wala hatumi..

Hahaahha… utasikia nini kiko jikoni?Hahahaa.

Mmiminie supu…

Na ndizi mbili na kiazi kimoja kapilipili mbuzi pembeni..

Muulize kuna chapati…Mpe.. hahahahaha..Akimaliza supu nakuapia atasinzia..

.Akishtuka ugali na mnafu na nyama umeiva…Mpe ale..Mshushie na glass ya mtindi…Hahahaha..

analewa full Hata kama kuna mama junior anaambiwa usipige…

Hahahahahaha….Baada ya hapo acha apumzike… aoge…

Kisha funga ka khanga kako kepesi jilaze pembeni.. woiiiiiiiii..

Mkimaliza muombe pesa ya sokoni…

NAKUAPIA HATA KAMA JANA YAKE ALIKUPA ATAKUPA TENA.

Hahahahaha.. jamani…

Hahahahaha… yani kwa raha ya supu… nakuapia utaambiwa hata mama alipiga simu jana… hahahaha.. ama utasikia mamii.. njoo uone njoo… unaitiwa kitu cha kwenye tv.. hahaha.

Hata hujaona mwanzo ila kwa raha yakasupu utaitwa…

Hata kama huna kalio nakuambia utapigwa kibao hata cha mgongo…. hahahahahahahahahaha.

Sasa wewe unaamka chai na mkate kama chuo cha uhazili…
Wali maharage kama jeshi la j

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Cheki nilichomfanyia huyu dereva tax

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Nilipanda tax leo.dereva tax akaanza kuongea…

Naipenda sana kazi yangu nimejiajiri hakuna wa kunipangia nn cha kufanya

….nikamwambia_ ..KATA KUSHOTO 😂😂

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Empathy in Action: Sharing Life's Joys and Sorrows

The simple biblical verse, "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn" (Romans 12:15), speaks volumes about the profound importance of empathy in human relationships. It's a call to action, urging us to actively participate in the emotional lives of others, to be present not just in body, but also in spirit, offering genuine connection during both celebratory and difficult times.

Sharing in joy involves more than simply offering a polite congratulations. It means truly celebrating another's success, feeling their happiness alongside them. It might involve attending a joyous occasion, offering heartfelt congratulations, actively listening to their excitement, or simply being a supportive presence that amplifies their positive emotions. This active participation strengthens bonds and creates a sense of shared experience that enriches lives.

Similarly, sharing in mourning is far more than a perfunctory expression of sympathy. It requires genuine compassion, a willingness to acknowledge and validate the pain of others. This might manifest as attending a funeral, offering a listening ear during a time of grief, providing practical support during a difficult period, or simply offering a comforting presence without judgment. Active mourning acknowledges the depth of sorrow, offering solace and a sense that the grieving person isn't alone in their experience.

The practice of both rejoicing and mourning with others isn't merely a social nicety; it's a fundamental aspect of building strong and meaningful relationships. It demonstrates a deep understanding of human connection, a recognition that our emotional experiences are intertwined. By actively participating in the emotional lives of others, we deepen our bonds and create a supportive network that allows us to navigate life's ups and downs with greater resilience and understanding.

In our increasingly fast-paced and often isolating world, the act of sharing in both joy and mourning becomes even more crucial. It reminds us of the inherent interconnectedness of human experience and underscores the profound impact of genuine empathy. Taking the time to celebrate with others and to comfort those in need not only enriches their lives but also deepens our own understanding of compassion and strengthens the fabric of our communities.

Therefore, let us strive to be more than passive observers of life's events. Let us actively engage with the emotional landscape of those around us, offering our support and presence in times of both jubilation and heartache. By embodying the spirit of Romans 12:15, we cultivate stronger relationships, enrich our own lives, and build a more compassionate and connected world. The rewards of this empathetic engagement far outweigh the effort, fostering a deeper sense of belonging and mutual support.

This active participation in the emotional lives of others is not merely a suggestion; it's a path towards fostering deeper, more meaningful connections and building a more compassionate world. It's a commitment to shared humanity and a powerful demonstration of the strength found in empathy and connection.

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Research Consultancy	Completed	June 2018	August 2018	Consultation services
Monitoring and evaluation	Completed	June 2018	August 2018	Consultation services
Training and facilitation	Completed	June 2018	August 2018	Consultation services
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English to Swahili Translation services	Completed	August 2017	September 2017	All translation services
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Training and facilitation	Offline	Training and Facilitation Consultation services
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AckySHINE Dedication	Pending	Coming soon
Designing AckySHINE Shop	Pending	AckySHINE Shop is a collection of digital products
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Visa Vya Jumatatu

Jamaa kapokea simu kutoka kwa mke wake ndani ya daladala

jamaa: hellow hellow ( jamaa akawa hasikii vizuri ikabidi aweke loud speaker)

Mke: Umeweka wapi soksi zako yaani nyumba nzima inanuka.

📢WAZO LA JIONI HII 📢

KAMA MWAKA JANA ULIPIGA HATUA NA HUJAFIKIA MALENGO MWAKA HUU PIGA MSAMBA😝

Vichaa wawili walikuwa wamekaa sehemu ghafla ikapita ndege angani kichaa mmoja akasema ndege ile hitakua imembeba rais kichaa mwenzake akajibu hapana ile imebeba wazungu kama ingekuwa imembeba rais ungeona mapikipiki mbele

Kama Nyani na ngedere wangekuwa na pesa…

Trust me Kuna wanawake wangekuwa wanaishi misituni mda huu…..

Wanavyopenda hela

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Nilipanda tax leo.dereva tax akaanza kuongea…

Naipenda sana kazi yangu nimejiajiri hakuna wa kunipangia nn cha kufanya

….nikamwambia_ ..KATA KUSHOTO 😂😂

Empathy in Action: Sharing Life's Joys and Sorrows