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Caroline Kagia grew up in a warm and sheltered home. Then she was exposed to a world she'd never seen, where smoked and drank and she was lured into it. Little did she know what she was genetically predisposed to alcoholism. She shares her story of…

Nandi Kegode loves to get high. However, her relationship with heroin, cocaine, crystal meth and pain medication took her down a slippery slope that almost killed her. At Engage 25, Nandi shares her addiction journey, turnaround and what really gets…

Franklin Okata did not have the sort of childhood that regular boys have. He had a medical condition that took the joy out of him well into adulthood. However, through all this, he has experienced something that is greater than pain- The love,…

As a last born, Lisa Oduor Noah grew up and thrived in her parents loving presence. She was "mummy's handbag". They went everywhere together. At 8 years, her mum got a promotion which entailed her working in the then war-torn Liberia. The work…

As a young girl, Jean Adero loved the "Muppet Show's" Miss Piggy for her audacious and tenacious spirit. She determined to be just like Miss Piggy. However, when she lost her mum, the light in her life faded. Against all odds, she found a way to…

When Wanja got married, there were 2 important men with her. Her father who stood by her side and who had guided and nurtured her to become the woman she was, and her husband-to-be who held such promise for her future. Life, however, threw her one…

9 years is too long a period to chase a dream, right? More so if you are playing in the 2nd division in the game of life. Collins waited nine years to realise his dream of becoming the World Rugby Sevens Series All Time Top Try Scorer. The magic is…

Nelly had a pretty ordinary childhood until she developed a physical disability that impaired her ability to walk. She takes us through her inspiring journey of self-acceptance, getting an education, meeting the love of her life and raising 2…

John Kiarie was raised by typical African Parents who believed in the bible verse "Spare the rod, spoil the child." In this humorous and reflective talk, he narrates how he acquired the scars he has picked up in his journey of life. Like all scars,…

Sylvia grew up in a privileged urban background. Life was good. Experimenting with alcohol from an early age, it turned into a monster that would have a stranglehold on her for most of her youth and adulthood. She dabbled with substance abuse in high…