My name is Jamal Otieno, and I grew up in Lugari Village, Kakamega County, where everyone’s business is everyone’s business. Life taught me early that loyalty is rare, and kindness is often misunderstood. I was just 24 when the moment came that would redefine my future—a choice so simple, yet so powerful, that it shocked everyone around me.
It happened on a rainy afternoon at the local trading center. I had noticed a young man named Brian struggling to fix his motorbike. He was new in the village and had no family nearby. Others laughed, some muttered insults, and a few looked the other way. But something inside me said, “Help him.” Without thinking, I ran over, offered tools, and showed him how to repair it. It took us an hour, but by the end, the bike ran smoothly, and Brian smiled.…CONTINUE READING
