A Kenyan man, King’ori Wambaki, is making a name for himself in the UK by brewing and selling Muratina, a traditional Kikuyu alcoholic drink. While this beverage is mostly banned in Kenya, Wambaki has turned it into a successful business in Cheshunt, UK, where his brand has gained significant recognition. Wambaki has lived in England […]
Growing up in poverty, like many other Kenyans, Ngina was accustomed to the daily hardships of life. She often had to fetch water from the River Sagana, a task that required walking three kilometers from her home. Every morning, she walked to school barefoot, a stark reminder of the challenges she faced. In an interview, […]
Whoever asserted that women cannot match men clearly never encountered Elizabeth Marami. Raised in Kenya’s coastal regions, Liz defied traditional gender roles and shattered expectations in a predominantly male domain, becoming Kenya’s first female Marine Pilot. Originally intending to study Law at the University of Nairobi after completing her education at Mama Ngina Girls’ High […]
Nehemiah Koech, who achieved an A- in the 2019 KCSE exams, faced significant challenges in pursuing his education, working numerous menial jobs to fund his tuition. However, his fortunes changed when philanthropist Irene Mureithi intervened. Koech juggled roles such as a security guard for five years to gather funds. His situation improved dramatically when Mureithi, […]
Wangari Kuria was born and raised in Nyahururu to a father who worked as a mechanic and a mother who farmed. Despite her mother’s hard work in harvesting crops, she never saw the profits, as her father sold them and managed the proceeds. Witnessing this, Wangari’s mother did not view farming as a reliable income […]
Monica Muteti’s dream of becoming a renowned chef remained undeterred by her disability; she was born with hearing and listening impairments. Despite facing numerous challenges, Monica rose above adversity to become one of the top chefs at Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel. Monica’s parents, Ann and Pascal Muteti, discovered her hearing impairment at a young age. […]
Simon Gicharu considers himself a gambler, a habit that nearly got him expelled from Kiawaria Primary School in Githunguri. “I was always looking for ways to make money. In secondary school, I founded the Gathiruini Bomas Club, charging fellow students fifty cents to watch dancers,” he recalls. For his efforts, he made Sh2 weekly. Gicharu’s […]