Legally Clueless

Legally Clueless

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Legally Clueless is a weekly podcast by Kenyan media personality & social activist: Adelle Onyango!! Here, she documents her raw human journey as an evolving unapologetically African woman. The podcast is a space where people get to know just how okay it is to not know or not have it all figured out. It is also a space where Africans share stories from their lives; stories that teach, make us cry, make us laugh - real, authentic African stories. The #LegallyClueless hotline is +254768628790

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Legally Clueless

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Ep45 - Getting Zero Votes, Running For Office In Nigeria & Self Doubt 20.01.2020

This week's episode features TWO stories - yes anything goes here! During my uni tour I recorded Omar from Mombasa's story on running for student council twice and getting zero votes on the first attempt. His story is in this episode. The second story was recorded in Egypt and is well known Nigerian actor, film producer, businessman, leader - Banky W speaking on his experience of running for publi...

Ep44 - My Dad Died A Week Before I Joined Uni & The Day I Was Almost Shot 13.01.2020

I never talk about my dad. He died in 2007 and I never know how to or if I should grieve for him...yup over 10years later. I explain why in this episode. On #100AfricanStories Zereda from South Sudan shares a story on loosing her dad a week before she joined uni and how having a gun pulled on her changed her life. Remember to join the #LegallyClueless tribe here: https://www.instagram.com/legallyc...

Ep43 - Hanging My Uniform Using Padlocks, Bullying & A Strike 06.01.2020

Lemme start off by sharing my top5 lessons from last year - the year I faced fear head-on! Hope they'll help you! I hope you're at least going back to work/job that you enjoy in a healthy work environment. This time last year I had just started serving my notice at my job while having weekly contract renegotiation meetings phew it was hectic! I share about it in this episode! On #100AfricanStories...

Ep42 - Too Young For Uni & Being Addicted To Cocaine 30.12.2019

This is the final episode of the decade and the first episode of the new decade! How cool is that! Thank you for being part of this beautiful podcast across the last 42weeks! Happy New Year may 2020 be all you wish it to be! This episode features a story recorded during the #LegallyClueless university tour! It is so powerful, raw and real! It's scary to know that certain hard drugs are super acces...

Ep41 - From Flipping A Coin To Decide If I'll Kill Myself To Winning 7 Film Awards 23.12.2019

It's finally Christmas!!! Y'all know I have been waiting for this week! Already had my family lunch and this week I'm going camping - wish me luck! So my gift to you is one of the stories I recorded that truly inspired me. Bobby's story where he shares about his thieving past, almost killing himself and winning 7 film awards! I know you'll enjoy it! Remember to join our insta fam here: https://www...

Ep40 - Hawking For a Year After Graduating Uni 16.12.2019

Here's some good news: Legally Clueless was ranked by a Kenyan research firm as being the most popular Kenyan podcast! Thank YOU for always listening and vibing with this podcast! This episode is all about business - I can't be the only one who comes up with business ideas all the time especially right before I resigned! Janet from Kiambu County shares her journey of graduating from university and...

Ep39 - The Pill, The Sex Talk & Having 7 Kids By The Time She's 17 09.12.2019

Thank YOU to everyone donating/sharing about my project #Safe247! I really appreciate it and as I said in this episode we have merch now! Some pretty dope Ts, Sweatshirts and Totebags! Shop here: http://safe247.createatee.co.ke/ This week on #100AfricanStories Nerima shares about the first time she had the sex talk, the pill, the coil and why she's passionate about making sure youth in Kenya have...

Ep38 - My Dad Would Beat My Mum & The Day My Ex Hit Me 02.12.2019

The 16Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence is ongoing and I'm fundraising to be able to make a project called #Safe247 a reality. You can help out here: https://secure.changa.co.ke/myweb/share/36348 On #100AfricanStories this week Valerie shares her story of growing up in a violent home and the day her ex hit her. It's a heartbreaking story but it ends on a powerful note: "It Ends With U...

Ep37 - 1st Black African Female Hot Air Balloon Pilot & Her Father's Dying Wish 25.11.2019

This is such an exciting week - i.e I am a bag of nerves! I have just launched Safe247 - which I explain in this episode. Here's the link to learn more on the project and also to help me make it a reality - https://secure.changa.co.ke/myweb/share/36348 On #100AfricanStories the 1st Black African Female Hot Air Balloon Pilot - Captain Joyce! and she shares her story of how this came to be - a story...

Ep36 - "Needy. But Scholarships Say I'm Not Needy Enough!" 18.11.2019

We are 6 weeks to Christmas! Yes the countdown is real and yes feel free to start getting me Christmas gifts haha! On this episode - Michelle shares her story of not being in session in campus because of lacking school fees. She also breaks down the model some scholarship funds use to decide who to give financial aid to. I also reflect on 2012 - the year before my mum died and the year before I gr...

Ep35 - Scared Of Becoming A Parent? 11.11.2019

I have had an emotionally draining week and I was a bit confused as to why.....and then my period popped up. I feel like my anxiety gets worse just before my period. Let's unpack that this week. Also on #100AfricanStories Kitt from Kenya shares conversations she's had to have with her 5 & 2 year old and how to raise kids that know it's ok to cry and finding the balance of letting them talk bac...

Ep34 - Getting Attacked By An Elephant 04.11.2019

First things first I'm beginning to think my procrastination is directly linked to fear of failure/of the unknown! I speak about that in this episode! Also, I went on a road trip to record more African stories! I went to Meru - a county in Kenya. Specifically to Meru University! This week I share the first story from Meru Uni. A story by Damaris about the day she survived an elephant attack! Final...

Ep33 - My Performance In New York & What's On My Mums Tombstone 28.10.2019

This episode took me a while to publish because I'm so nervous! It's been over 10years since I was on stage performing. Back then I would perform poetry. Fast forward to September, I was invited by The Moth to perform a story at their mainstage in New York! I performed a real story of the struggle I had of figuring out what to write on my late mum's tombstone! The Moth is coming to Nairobi on the...

Ep32 - Gaslighting, Abuse & Toxic Advice 21.10.2019

#LegallyClueless has been invited to an African country that I've always wanted to visit, this week, by the African Union and the United Nations! And it's all because of the many African voices we have on this podcast! Listen to the episode for more deets! I'm so happy and thankful to YOU for listening! On #100AfricanStories Maureen shares a story of the painful way she learnt that abuse isn't onl...

Ep31 - Fighting Self Doubt & Reconciling With A Sibling 14.10.2019

From last minute VISA applications to using an app to manage my anxiety! I actually go indepth to how a thought journal helps...calm my anxiety. On #100AfricanStories Aggie shares her journey to Nairobi from Kisumu to join uni and the awakening she went through in campus! I just loooove her energy! Remember the podcast hotline number is: +254768628790 and our IG is: https://www.instagram.com/legal...

Ep30 - Not Ashamed Of My Scars & Buying Him Curtains Worth Ksh75,000! 07.10.2019

I'm back to swimming! Something I loved but at one point stopped because of my scars and being super ashamed of them! Those babysteps to loving myself are really paying off!! On #100AfricanStories Kadzo shares about a time she thought she was in a relationship with a guy - even bought him curtains only to find out that....well just listen to the episode, the plot twist is crazy!

Ep29 - "Am I African Enough?" 30.09.2019

This week's episode has been recorded while I'm terribly frustrated. I missed my flight home from New York due to a connecting flight's delay and arrrrgh I just want to be home. Which is tied to #100AfricanStories. Steph from Kenya shares her journey of being made to feel like she's not African enough by other Africans. This is something quite a few people have told me when I approach them to feat...

Ep28 - What Do ENO And Having No Busfare, Have In Common? 23.09.2019

I'm in New York this week performing at the Moth Mainstage Send me all your good vibes coz I'm shitting bricks! On #100AfricanStories Ian shares a genius but dramatic way he got a free ride on a matatu (public transport in Kenya) that includes ENO!

Ep27 - Kicked Out In Eldoret 16.09.2019

In this episode we talk about challenges and failures! I've always found that I never look at my failures as failures. Because of how I was brought up I automatically see them as either a lesson or I automatically try again. Not to say that they don't make me feel some type of way when they happen - but what I end up labeling them isn't failure in the traditional sense. on #100AfricanStories Nelly...

Ep26 - Last Convo With My Father 09.09.2019

This week's episode focuses on grief - how it's changed us. On #100AfricanStories Sheila shares the trauma her and her dad endured while he was alive and the unfortunate way she found out he had died. Remember the whatsapp hotline: +254 768 628 790 and we're on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/legallycluelesspodcast/

Ep25 - Exploring Accra & A $500 Massage 02.09.2019

I fell in love with Accra! I was there for four days and did the most! From a street festival, almost getting conned by a hotel, made amazing friends....listen to my experiences. On #100AfricanStories my friend from South Africa had a very interesting short convo while on a night out in Accra!

Ep24 - Tall, Dark & Handsome 26.08.2019

One more week to PursePective and I'm freaking out. This week I share my constant fear around new projects! Do you go through this fear too? I hate it! On #100AfricanStories Thiru/Kim shares his battle with Depression & Anxiety for 15years and his recent move to chase his dreams of becoming Africa's best actor! Join the insta tribe here: https://www.instagram.com/legallycluelesspodcast/

Ep23 - PTSD & New Habits 19.08.2019

Spent my week planning for the next PursePective shoot which YOU are invited for - as promised in the episode here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J16vx2B-hyE&t=3132s Also I found another app! It helps with forming good habits 1 week in and I'm starting my days drinking water, exercising and having a good breakfast! So of course I had to share it with you! On #100AfricanStories we...

Ep22 - Childhood Trauma 12.08.2019

Are you aware of how any child trauma you have has affected you? The story on #100AfricanStories this week hit a bit too close to home for me! You'll get it once you listen to the episode. As I said in the episode, you can share your experience with childhood trauma via whatsapp audio note here: +254768628790

Ep21 - Overthinking, Pregnancy & Finding Your Voice 05.08.2019

I'm overthinking, again! It's really messing up my sleep patterns but I'm actively working on it - I share how in this week's episode! Also, on #100AfricanStories, Scheaffer from Kenya speaks on starting protests in high school and finding her voice! Connect with me on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/legallycluelesspodcast/ Or on whatsapp +254768628790

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