Deep in the heart of Mukuru — one of Nairobi’s busiest, loudest, and most unforgiving neighbourhoods — 21-year-old Brian Wafula learned early what it meant to struggle. By his third year of university, his life felt like a never-ending juggling act: rushing to lectures, stressing over unpaid rent, chasing missing…
Author: Ablejam
By the time Victor Opondo hit 28, he felt like life had tested him more than he could ever explain. He grew up in a modest home, carrying huge hopes of one day lifting his family into a better life. He worked hard, tried different small hustles, and pushed himself…
At 37, Justus Mwenda — a gentle, soft-spoken father of three from Meru — never imagined his life would suddenly become the talk of the town. But one early morning, everything changed. Without any notice, police officers arrived at his home and took him away as his stunned wife and…
James Mwanzia, a third-year student at the University of Nairobi, had grown used to navigating hardship. His days were a constant balancing act—lectures, assignments, and stretching every shilling he had. The HELB loan helped him stay in school and covered the bare essentials, but it never quite carried him comfortably…
Alex Mutea, a young man from Kenya, never imagined a single b’et could turn his life upside down. Quietly, and without telling his girlfriend, he borrowed KSh 2,800 from her to place a b’et on a football match. What seemed like a small g’amble ended up changing everything—Alex walked away…
In the heart of Mukuru — one of Nairobi’s busiest, most crowded informal settlements — 21-year-old Brian Wafula had grown up shoulder-to-shoulder with hardship. By the time he joined university, survival had become a daily puzzle. His routine was a blur of lectures, unpaid rent notices, hunting for fees, and…
Chris Oloo — cheerful, easy-going, and deeply proud of his Luo heritage — never expected life to turn so dramatically. For years he had pushed through hardship after hardship, working odd jobs, grinding late into the night, and holding onto hope even when things looked bleak. Then, in the most…
For most of his adult life, Clifford Wesonga felt like he was always pushing uphill. A soft-spoken, grounded man from Bungoma, he did everything “right” — worked hard, saved what little he could, and held onto the hope that one day life would loosen its grip on him. Still, no…
Jane Maina rested her head against the cool matatu window, barely noticing the chatter around her. Her eyes stayed glued to her phone, where photo after photo of Peter Njeru flashed across her screen — him grinning ear to ear, news pages shouting about his unbelievable fortune. Just a…
Clement Omondi, a 33-year-old Nairobi resident, left his new girlfriend Jackline in disbelief after quietly disappearing during what was supposed to be a fancy dinner date—leaving her staring at a whopping KSh 50,000 bill. The couple had only been seeing each other for about a month when Jackline arrived…
Women who survived the abuse of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are grappling with a mix of emotions after United States President Donald Trump signed the bill requiring the Justice Department to release all files and communications related to the case. Some survivors are concerned about this sudden political turnaround…
By the time he turned 28, Victor Opondo felt like he had already weathered more storms than most people his age. He grew up in a humble home, carrying big dreams of stability, success, and giving his family a better life. But no matter how determined he was or how…
Fred Otieno, a well-known Luo entrepreneur, had just married Nduku, his stunning Kamba sweetheart, in a wedding that quickly became the highlight of the season. The celebration was nothing short of extravagant — over KES 5 million spent on décor, food, music, and the kind of elegance that leaves guests…
At 37, Justus Mwenda — a calm, humble father of three from Meru — never pictured himself at the centre of public attention. But one quiet morning, his life took a dramatic turn. Police officers showed up at his doorstep without warning and escorted him away as his shocked family…
James Mwanzia, a third-year student at the University of Nairobi, was no stranger to struggle. Between classes, assignments, and trying to make ends meet, campus life often felt like a daily juggling act. His HELB loan covered the basics—tuition and a few necessities—but it was never enough to comfortably get…
Alex Mutea, a young man from Kenya, recently found himself in an unexpected whirlwind after a single g’amble turned his life upside down. Without his girlfriend knowing, he quietly borrowed KSh 2,800 from her and placed a b’et on a football match. What started as a small risk ended up…
Deep inside Mukuru, one of Nairobi’s most crowded and chaotic settlements, 21-year-old Brian Wafula had grown up knowing struggle more intimately than most people his age. Now in his third year of university, his days were a constant balancing act — attending classes, worrying about rent arrears, scrambling for school…
Chris Oloo — lively, light-hearted, and proud of his Luo roots — never imagined how quickly life could flip on its head. For years he had pushed through one struggle after another, hustling day and night with nothing but hope to keep him going. Then, out of nowhere, his breakthrough…
For most of his adult life, Clifford Wesonga had felt like he was constantly swimming against the current. A calm, humble man from Bungoma, he worked hard, saved when he could, and hoped things would eventually get better — yet money always slipped away faster than it came. But…
Jane Maina leaned her forehead against the chilled window, the soft hum of the matatu fading behind the whirlwind in her mind. On her phone, Peter Njeru’s posts glowed brighter than the afternoon sun — photos of him smiling, headlines screaming his unbelievable win. Just weeks earlier, she had…
Clement Omondi, a 33-year-old from Nairobi, shocked his new girlfriend Jackline when he quietly slipped out of their dinner date at a high-end restaurant—leaving her to deal with a staggering KSh 50,000 bill on her own. They had only been seeing each other for a month when Jackline showed…
For years, life had been an uphill battle for Clifford Wesonga, a soft-spoken man from Bungoma. No matter how hard he worked or how carefully he planned, money always seemed to slip away. But one evening, his fortunes shifted in a way he never imagined — Clifford struck gold, winning a staggering KES…
Simon Kariuki was one of those Nairobi hustlers who lived life in the fast lane. He had money, charm, and the kind of confidence that made him believe he could outwit anyone—even fate itself. For years, he had tried his luck in sports b’etting, losing more than he cared to…
Evans Omondi, a proud Luo man with a love for life’s little luxuries, decided to unwind one Friday night. His wife and kids were upcountry, and after a long week managing his hardware shop, he felt he’d earned a night to himself in Nairobi. The city was alive —…
At just 31, Alex Kimani from Nakuru could hardly believe what he was seeing when his phone lit up with a message that made his heart skip a beat — “KES 3,000,000 has been credited to your account.” For a few moments, he just sat there staring at the screen,…
At just 27, David Sang had become one of Eldoret’s most talked-about names. His sleek cars, a sprawling six-bedroom house, and the quiet confidence he carried made him seem like someone who had life perfectly sorted. To friends who remembered him as a regular guy hustling long hours to get…
When Christian Weke, a third-year student at the University of Nairobi, glanced at his phone one sunny afternoon, he froze in disbelief — the screen showed a message that he had just won KES 9 million. What stunned him even more was how it happened. Just the night before, he had casually…
Jane Maina rested her head against the cool glass, her eyes glued to Peter Njeru’s social media posts glowing on her phone screen. Just a month ago, she’d walked away from him — exhausted by his debts, his constant borrowing, and the g’ambling streak that always left them with nothing.…
A young Kenyan man, Alex Mutea, recently found himself in the middle of unexpected drama after taking a g’amble that completely changed his life. Without telling his girlfriend, he secretly borrowed KSh 2,800 from her and used it to place a football b’et. To his shock, that small risk paid off in a big way —…
For nearly four years, Japheth Wakoli — a quiet, hardworking man from Kakamega — tried his hand at b’etting, hoping one day his luck would finally turn. He spent his days running a small vegetable stall in town, sweating under the sun just to make enough to get by. Every…