My name is Linda Kamau, and I run a small but growing event planning company in Nairobi. For years, I worked tirelessly to build my brand, earning the trust of clients and establishing a reputation for creativity and reliability. I believed in fair competition, supporting other entrepreneurs, and growing together as a community. But all of that changed when I discovered that my main competitor, Grace Achieng, from Kisumu, had begun spreading false rumors about my business.
At first, I tried to ignore it. I thought people would see the truth, and my work would speak for itself. But then, clients began canceling contracts without explanation, suppliers hesitated to work with me, and social media posts started circulating with allegations that my company delivered poor service and mismanaged events. The damage was immediate and frightening. My monthly revenue dropped, and I felt my dream slipping through my fingers.…CONTINUE READING
