Jepkemoi and Marura shared an office at their logistics firm employer in Kwale County. Both worked difficult hours 7:30 am to 6:00 pm five days a week. They traced clearing and forwarding accounts of their customers and liaised with accounts receivable and credit control on customer payments. Both were well-liked in the office and performed well according to their annual performance reviews.
However, one main distinction seemed to separate the two staff. Jepkemoi often worked late until 9 pm and 10 pm on weekdays and then many weekends often found her in the office. On the contrary, Marura arrived on time and usually left promptly when 6:00 pm hit. She looked forward to her time off and spent time walking calmly along the beaches of Diani, attending cultural festivals, and often had dinner with her friends and family.
