Words from the Garage: Celebrating Mother’s in the Workspace

As Mother’s Day approaches, I find myself thinking not just about celebration, but about what it really means to be a working mother today. It is something I experience every day, and I know I am not alone in it.

There is a constant balancing act that comes with it. Work responsibilities that demand focus and energy, and at the same time, the responsibility of being present at home. It is not always easy to switch between the two, and often it feels like both worlds are asking for your full attention at the same time.

I have come to realise that this is not just about time. It is about mental space. There are days when you are fully present at work, but thinking about your child. And days when you are at home, but your mind is still on everything that needs to get done. That quiet tension is something many working mothers carry, even if it is not always visible.

We often speak about productivity and performance, but not enough about the emotional load that comes with trying to do both well. And yet, working mothers continue to show up.

They adapt. They keep going, even when things feel stretched. That resilience is something I have come to respect deeply, not just in others, but also in myself.

At the same time, I have learned that we cannot rely on resilience alone. Support matters. Flexibility matters.

Understanding that life does not always fit into a fixed schedule makes a real difference. Whether it is being able to adjust your day, step away when needed, or simply work in an environment that allows you to breathe and reset.

At Nairobi Garage, this is something we think about often. How do we create spaces that support not just the work, but the people doing the work? Because when people feel supported, they do better work. And more importantly, they feel better while doing it.

This Mother’s Day, I want to take a moment to acknowledge all the working mothers who are navigating this balance every day.

The ones who are building careers while raising families. The ones who are figuring it out as they go. The ones who show up, even on the days when it feels like a lot.

You are doing more than enough.

And you deserve spaces, systems, and support that recognise that