For You I write this,

It’s not about a highly esteemed demeanor you posses, it’s not coz of the exquisite performance in your work and study, neither is it coz of your impeccable oratory skills, your Salserian finesse and the Adonisan stature……hapana this has nothing to do with the sharp elegant and brilliant non-retreating ladies you allure. This all about the indelible mark that you’ve imprinted in people’s hearts and mind, the tremendous consequences of your allocentrism. I choose to highlight each of you solely because that’s how God formed you, He definitely took his time to make those big hearts, intelligent minds and pretty faces. For a good tree is known by its fruits, a man by his deeds.

David Shakerz Wainaina

Bold, brave and brazen. A Uok undergraduate of Economics with unmatched agility in computing Econometric posers. He is the first born in a family of three, the only brother to Peter and Shiku. This gentleman would all it humanly takes to feed an extra tummy, to secure ones stay in school. I’m particularly nostalgic about the cold nights we endured trotting different abodes raising funds for needy colleagues, the confrontation with Uni’ admins and active slander from naysayers. Yet he never faltered. Described as fearless, his activism and efforts to vouch for the interest of left-handed guys are well-documented. Davie remained a strong beacon of hope to the vulnerable and minority. Even thou’ he mayn’t have sat on the front row in church, I’m sure the angels have his place well-reserved in heaven.

Walter Calvin Ong’ondo

Born and bred somewhere in Siaya County, the son of fate found his way thro’ Rapogi Sch before eventually graduating in 2017. His mysterious juggle thro’ this murky life stretch remains a story for another day. Despite his own struggles which he hardly opens up about, he has always made others a priority. I honestly can’t count the number of times his borrowed me mullah only to later decipher that it settled someone’s tuition fee, house rent or upkeep. Perhaps this is what earned him the prestigious SG portfolio in student leadership. Also, it should go on record that he’s personally known to Tala, Branch and M-Pesa because he believes that people’s problems matter more than idle money.  In him pissheads see a thirst-quencher, the broke niggas see a cash cow and slay queens find a goldmine.

Fred Mwajuma Odhiambo

A Muslim man by association who’s lustre in comps apps/IT is undeniably enviable. He’s vastly travelled, rich in knowledge and well-fed. Discreet he is, so much that he never goes first. Just at 25, his life is a true affirmation that a good deed is never lost, he’s sown courtesy and reaped the friendship of many, he’s planted kindness and gathered love. Like Christ, he sacrificed his portions extensively, to make kids happy in school, to cloth the needy and reignite the hope in desolate girls of West Pokot.   Fred’s patience and benevolence has earned him mighty accolades in both Nigeria and the UK while working with VSO and now he seems to be flying high. Aki he genuinely cares and shares, has literally lay down for people to walk on, expectedly some still complained that he isn’t flat enough. He beat odds to change the world yet highlighting this instances may seem underrating. For this reason, you may want to contact him now because in the next three years, in him I see a highly elusive gem.

Maurice Junior Re

Currently a high school Physics teacher, he is a gentleman of many firsts and a trailblazer by any standards. Cordiality compassion and compromise are tenets that were deeply rooted in the DNA of this St. Mary’s Yala alumnus. Aside from being loud and open, Maurice always finds something good in anything he sees. For almost two years I had mistaken him for journalist because he would be found moderating discussions, commentating and at most emceeing charity events. Three years back, I still recall him part with a whopping $200, part of some savings he’d made to clear a friends tuition arrears and have him allowed to sit for end of sem’ exams. Even then and now, I’m sure my dear HELB beneficiaries understand too well the makeshift paradise $200 bequeaths its bearer (make-up crazed bimbos, fathomless loyalty, cheap love, completed assgns, fancy wears and sanitized attention). And coz he talks less of such achievements, its means he prefers they remain concealed and in this regard I pen-off. I’m however afraid that TSC will soon lose his big brains to more astute employers.

Arthur Muhia Kinyanjui

Born on  3^rd April 1992, he is the first born son to Mr. and  Mrs. Muhia. He’s a true product of the Omani rule in EA, his eloquence and diction in the coastal creole would make you despise both your pri’ and high school swa teachers. You better be warned not to engage him in any verbal altercation coz he’ll lose you to words you’ll never hear again. Like halmashauri, mkurupuko and ukiritimba. Being overly philosophical, his outrageous ideologies (which I choose to secrete) won’t constitute the least of your problems. His lived up to his divine call of shaping and taming youthful minds. Impacting crucial life skills regarding problem-solving, decision-making and behavior-change. And his success floodgates shall soon open thro’ the personalities he mentored. We who know him definitely reckon his virulence in reproaching uncouthness, strict adherence to timelines and tenacity in tough times. Yet he maintains a strong sense of humour. Oh again lemme affirm that this I. Mwamzandi and M. Karama acolyte is sincerely faithful and credible, probably the scriptural version of a true shepherd you can entrust with your sheep, yes ask Carol Gathii, Maria Githu, Hafsa Quadros or Ann Ann Ngugi. I mean no one ever laments their encounter with him. For this Muhia, I hail you today. Kongole auladi.

So my dear peeps, I may not have mentioned an admirable character you obviously expected, but it doesn’t mean their great deeds are below par. It simply means I may not have found befitting words to describe their level of altruism or perhaps English is just limited. All said and done, let’s endeavor to be understanding, to always spread compassion, the kindness in us, coz the world is all about sharing love. As Mal aptly echoes, people may not remember your name, what you said, what you did but they’ll never forget how you made them feel.