My name is Faith, and for years, I felt invisible. I worked tirelessly, juggling part-time teaching and tutoring, yet no matter how much I tried, financial success seemed to belong only to others. I watched friends and neighbors buy cars, start businesses, and invest in property while I struggled to cover rent and basic expenses. The feeling of hopelessness was overwhelming, and I often wondered if I was destined to remain poor forever.
I wasn’t alone in this struggle. My friend Samuel, who ran a small grocery shop in Rongai, worked day and night but barely broke even. Another friend, Aisha, a schoolteacher in Kayole, dedicated years to her career but found it almost impossible to save or invest. We often met at a local café, sharing our frustrations and watching people around us move ahead while we stayed stuck.…CONTINUE READING