My name is Dennis Wanjala, and I live in Kayole, Nairobi, near the busy junction of Kayole Stage. I run a small electronics and appliance shop, selling TVs, radios, and phone accessories. For years, my life was a cycle of struggle and slow progress. I worked hard, and slowly, things began to improve. I thought my luck was finally changing.
It started with small wins. A bulk order came in from a school in Embakasi, a long-time client cleared all his debts, and my side hustle repairing phones began to pay off. I felt excited. I even celebrated quietly with my wife, Mercy Wanjala, who runs a salon in Donholm. For the first time in months, I thought the worst was behind me.…CONTINUE READING
