They Wanted Me Poor Forever, But I Secured My Wealth Against Jealous Eyes

When I look at my life today thriving, wealthy, and untouchable I sometimes shiver at the thought of where I’d be if I hadn’t acted fast. You see, the people you eat with, laugh with, and even call family can sometimes be the very reason you are suffering. I didn’t learn this the easy way. I had to watch my business collapse, my bank account dry up, and my name dragged in gossip before I discovered the ugly truth: my own relatives were working day and night to ensure I remained poor.

I was once a proud businessman in Thika. I had built a strong wholesale shop from scratch, supplying goods across estates and even to smaller dukas. Money was flowing in, and I finally felt like I was making something of myself. But my mistake was simple I trusted too much, and I celebrated openly. Every time I went back home to the village, I showed up with shopping, bought drinks for everyone, and even helped pay school fees for cousins. I thought I was building goodwill, but instead, I was fueling envy… Keep Reading