How One Phone Call Turned My Life Around After Years on the Streets, Says Kenyan Man

My name is Joseph from Nakuru, Kenya. For many years, I lived a life I never imagined for myself. I begged on the streets, moving from one corner to another, hoping for small coins or scraps of food. Life was harsh, and every day felt like a battle just to survive.

I tried every possible way to escape poverty—working small jobs, borrowing from friends, even seeking help from local charities—but nothing seemed to work. Each attempt ended in disappointment, and I began to doubt that my life could ever change.

I remember walking past shops and homes, seeing families with enough to eat, children attending school, and parents living comfortably. I felt hopeless and ashamed. People would pass me—some ignoring me completely, others staring with pity.

I often cried silently at night, wishing for a miracle, but days turned into months, and months into years. I started thinking that I would spend my entire life on the streets, forgotten and abandoned by the world. It was during this dark period that…To Continue Reading, Click Here