I was born in a small village called Muyayi in Bungoma. That is where my childhood began—simple, quiet, but full of challenges that would later shape who I am today.

My journey in education started at Bible School and nursery before I joined Chemche Primary School, where I studied from Class One to Four. Life was not easy even at that young age. The journey to school was tiring, and at home, things were already getting difficult. Later, I was transferred to Khaoya Primary School, where I continued from Class Four to Class Eight. It was there that I sat for my KCPE. By God’s grace, I passed well, and my results opened doors to many big schools.

However, despite the good performance, my family was not financially stable, and I could not join those schools. Instead, I joined Namachanja High School. Even there, the journey was not smooth. I faced many challenges, including sickness, but I did not give up. I pushed through and managed to complete my KCSE.

After high school, I joined Kisiwa Technical Training Institute. College life was also tough, with many struggles along the way, but I remained focused. I worked hard, sat for my exams, and eventually went for my industrial attachment—an important step that has contributed to where I am today.

Growing up, we were a middle-class family, but life became very hard when I was in Class Four. There was little money, and we had to find ways to survive. We woke up as early as 5 a.m. and worked until evening, doing manual jobs on other people’s farms just to meet our basic needs. Despite all this, we never missed school. We balanced work and education, determined to build a better future.

We started hustling at a very young age, not because our parents had failed us, but because we understood our situation. That experience taught me responsibility, resilience, and the value of hard work.

Through it all, I learned one important lesson: giving up is never a solution. No matter how difficult life becomes, there is always hope for a better tomorrow.

I keep going. I keep believing. My story is not over—it is just beginning.

With love, pride and gratitude,
Your future self,
Job Naomi