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  Redefining Humility: An African Woman Leader’s Perspective Receiving the  Top 40 Under 40 Women in Kenya  nomination was a proud moment in my journey as a renewable energy and electric mobility engineer and entrepreneur. Yet on a morning TV show soon after, I sparked debate by suggesting that African women  “shouldn’t humble” ; that the word  humble  is too often weaponized to diminish women’s accomplishments. My fellow panelists pushed back, arguing the virtues of humility. This prompted me to reflect deeply: What does  humility  really mean, especially for African women leaders? Is there “good” humility and “bad” humility? And can humility be a tool for success or a hindrance? In this blog post, I share my reflections, drawing on insights from Pan-African voices, psychology, and leadership studies, and my own experience as a Kenyan woman leader. What Does It Mean to Be “Humble”? To start, we need to define  humility . Traditionally, humil...