My name is Nelson Katami, born in Kabendo Village, Lwandanyi Ward, Sirisia Constituency, Bungoma County, Kenya. I come from a humble background, being the last-born in a family of ten children, born to older but loving parents.

Life was not easy growing up. At the young age of four, I had to start providing for myself by taking care of my clothing and personal needs, while my parents could only manage to provide shelter and food.

Getting an education was a real struggle due to limited resources at home. Despite my challenges, I had a big dream — I wanted to become a doctor and make a difference in people’s lives. Unfortunately, financial constraints made it impossible to achieve that goal. Instead, I pursued my studies in ICT and trained as a technician.

My parents worked hard to support us. My father practiced animal herbal treatment, while my mother was a mama mboga, reselling vegetables in the rural market of Cheptais. Despite their efforts, life remained difficult, and we often had to survive on very little.

Over the years, I have struggled to improve my life, but lack of connections and opportunities has made it challenging to secure stable employment. However, I’ve learned an important lesson: business and farming are the keys to a better future. I now believe in creating opportunities rather than waiting for them.

Life is full of challenges, and no journey is ever smooth. To overcome obstacles, we must think critically, act wisely, and stay determined.

This is my story, my journey, and my belief that with hard work, resilience, and focus, we can rise above any circumstances.

Love,

Your Future Self