My name is Faith Njeri, and I grew up in Kitui County, in a small village where everyone knows everyone else’s business before breakfast. I was always curious, ambitious, and a little fearless—traits that often got me into trouble, especially with my older sister, Muthoni, who thought she had the right to control my every move.
It all started one hot afternoon at our family’s small maize farm. I had been speaking to Mr. Samuel Karanja, a young entrepreneur from Nairobi who had come to the village exploring investment opportunities. We discussed business ideas, possible partnerships, and ways to improve local farming. I was excited, thinking about the possibilities. But then, out of nowhere, my sister appeared, her face red with anger.…CONTINUE READING
