After losing her parents, Esther reconnected with her stepmom, finding solace and safety. Amidst repressed grief and immense pressure, she navigated her KCSE exams. Not only did she pass, but she survived a year that felt designed to break her. #Engageke #storytelling #grief

At 11, I was called to the principal's office. The atmosphere was heavy. Before a word was spoken, I knew. My dad was dead. The world stopped. I felt stripped bare, with no one to dream with or see me as I aspired to be. #engageke #storytelling #Grief

The silence after loss was deafening. Told "Mommy is resting," I didn't grasp her resting place was her grave. Grief was a feeling too big to name, in a house that felt colder than home. #engageke #storytelling #Grief

From losing a leg in Afghanistan to confronting inner demons, this story is a powerful reminder: you are never alone. Vulnerability is strength, and healing begins when you allow yourself to be seen. #engageke #storytelling #PTSD #Afghanistan #Turnaround

A soldier's life changed in an instant by an IED in Afghanistan. Waking up in the UK with severe injuries, his fight for survival and his leg began. #engageke #storytelling #PTSD #Afghanistan #Turnaround

From running guns to the British Army: A journey of redemption. A football loving cop offered him a path out of his past, a chance for a new beginning. A story of hope and transformation against all odds. #engageke #storytelling #PTSD #Afghanistan #Turnaround

So many of us are walking around with both the emptiness and weight of grief. We grieve for those who have died and for those still alive. We grieve lost loved ones, opportunities, relationships, status..... Find someone to talk to. Share your grief story. It may help heal one or more. Here are some quotes from storytellers on the Engage Platform #engageke #storytelling #grief #human

Take a trip down memory lane with the Bata Shoeshine Boys! "African Sunset" first hit the scene in the 1960s, performed by brothers Paddy Gwada and Rocky. Tim Riungu revisits this classic. #jazz #TimRiungu #music

No matter the troubles, joy is coming. Even with a broken heart, there's a friend who wipes away tears and helps you stand strong. Your life is in good hands. #engageke #storytelling

Gache poured his heart and soul into this beautiful love song! It's a serenade straight from the heart, full of emotion and passion. The lyrics speak of finding belonging and a love that lasts a lifetime. You can feel the sincerity in every note. #ForYou #Serenade #LoveLikeThis

Fridays are for serenading! Jaber toto! Marius Ajuma performing Aheri! For those who know, please translate for the non-Luopeans. #engageke #storytelling #engagemusic

Friday is for serenades! This is a love song about how true love isn't about quantity, but the quality of understanding and trust. It's about finding someone who knows you, understands you, and calms you, making every moment incredibly sweet. #Engagemusic #storytelling #lovesongs

This Thursday we throwback all the way to 2019. These stories are timeless. When planning to marry, many odds were against him including nosy relatives revelations about my fiancee's alleged vodka habits. Love prevailed. We found a way to make it work. #Storytelling #engageke

This Thursday we throwback all the way to 2019. These stories are timeless. Tried to impress a girl with a motorbike stunt in 2019, ended up in a bank. She laughed. It didn't work. #Storytelling #engageke

This Thursday we throwback all the way to 2019. These stories are timeless. From nerves to a first date set up via a surprising call, a journey begins from Eastlands, questioning if a new chapter awaits. #Storytelling #engageke

This Thursday we throwback all the way to 2019. These stories are timeless. Confessing your feelings as a teenager often involved questionable advice. From aloe vera sap to a whole can of Brut cologne, the goal was always to build confidence. #Storytelling #engageke

This Thursday we throwback all the way to 2019. These stories are timeless. From navigating male hierarchies to the surprising hunt for a father figure using a literal phone book, dive into a tale of identity and belonging. #Storytelling #engageke

Don't let the 'what about this?' distractions exhaust you. Avoid binary thinking, personalize attacks, and resist surrenderism. True agency lies in focusing on what matters, not getting lost in division. #engageke #storytelling

Is Kenya an extreme sport these days? From unemployed youth advising the treasury to concerned citizens facing gang violence abroad, the challenges feel overwhelming. Many feel like the walking dead, struggling to regain pride in the nation. #engageke #storytelling

From begging the government to demanding change, the journey of a generation fighting for justice. Speaking truth to power, even when it means whispering. #engageke #storytelling