I began my academic journey as a young boy, culminating in the completion of my KCPE in 2007 with a commendable B+ grade. Despite this achievement, financial constraints delayed my entry into secondary school. After two challenging years, I finally enrolled and completed my KCSE in 2013. Tragically, during this period, I lost my mother, who had been supporting my secondary education through her small business. Determined to continue my studies, I persevered and secured admission to Kenyatta University. Initially, I relied on bursaries and part-time self-employment to finance my education. However, when the bursaries ceased, I transitioned to full-time entrepreneurship to sustain my academic pursuits. Today, I successfully balance my business endeavors while financing my education through a school-based program. With unwavering dedication, I am on track to graduate with a degree program within a year. Despite the challenges and setbacks along the way, I am immensely proud of my journey and deeply grateful to Zidisha for empowering me to turn my aspirations into reality.

My first training was on videography at Abedys Media Studios. After mastering the art of camera work, I decided to embark on a new adventure. Transitioning from capturing moments at events to running a tuck shop felt like a natural progression. Now, I spend my days serving customers with a smile, offering them a variety of snacks, drinks, and essentials. While my focus has shifted from the lens to the counter, my passion for entrepreneurship and providing for others remains as strong as ever.

For my current project proposal, I intend to use the funds to further expand and stock my tuck shop with a wider variety of items that meet my customers' needs. This includes adding fast-moving consumer goods, increasing inventory to prevent stockouts, and introducing new products that appeal to the local community. By doing this, I aim to attract more customers, improve sales revenue, and grow the business to become more sustainable. The benefits of this project are significant. For myself, the increased income will allow me to reinvest in the business, meet my daily needs, and save towards pursuing further studies, which is a long-term personal goal I am considering. For my family, the additional earnings will enhance our financial stability, enabling me to support their needs better and improve their quality of life. For the community, the expanded shop will offer them easier access to essential goods at affordable prices, reducing the need to travel far for their purchases. It will also create an opportunity to employ one or two people as the business grows, contributing to local job creation.

Most importantly, this project enables me to draw closer to my vision of using my entrepreneurial skills to create a positive impact while also working toward achieving my educational and career aspirations.