Sunset in Machakos county, Kenya.                                                                               photo/M.W Mahugu

  When i captured this amazing moment, i was on the balcony of a place i'd rather have not been. The rooms were shabby, the service was worse and there was a pungent smell coming from somewhere.
  The day had been slightly cold, with clouds looming and the sun peeking for a few seconds only to disappear again in the clouds.
  I could not think of anything good about that place or that moment and then suddenly
a stray sun shone at my feet.I looked up and lo and behold, there was the most fantastic sunset i have ever seen. the leaves of a palm tree danced in the foreground, transmitter masts stood mightly and the birds flew about.
  I was captivated and immediately begun to see the place through a different light. I felt blessed to be a witness of this moment, lucky to have Kenya as my motherland and very grateful for each moment.