A decade in the past, Beatrice Njoki Mangure, a Kenyan entrepreneur, embarked on a journey to the United States in search of a brighter future. Little did she anticipate that her return to Kenya would be marked by the profound loss of everything she once held dear.
Beatrice Njoki recounted her challenging odyssey, revealing that her departure from Kenya was triggered by the dissolution of her six-year marriage. The man she had met in church and spent six years of matrimony with decided to terminate their union and marry their house help. This devastating blow left Njoki emotionally shattered.
Driven by the pain and trauma of her failed marriage, Njoki sought solace overseas. Life in the United States presented its own set of challenges, yet she remained resolute in her determination to support her children back in Kenya. Despite facing numerous hurdles and even seeking treatment for depression, she worked tirelessly.
Several months into her relocation to the US, Njoki ventured into the catering business in Georgia City, specializing in Kenyan cuisine. Her enterprise thrived, enabling her to acquire two cars. However, an unforeseen twist of fate occurred when a workplace injury inflicted a serious back injury upon Njoki, leading to the eventual downfall of her business.
Reflecting on the incident, Njoki shared, “One day, I fell down, and I had my back injured. I didn’t take it seriously because after going to the hospital, I hadn’t any part of my bones broken.”
Six months post-accident, Njoki realized she could no longer stand, compelling her to close down her business and return to Kenya. Regrettably, her tribulations did not conclude there. During her journey back, she lost all her possessions, including items worth millions of shillings, packed in a container that never made it to Kenya. She returned with only two suitcases she carried at the airport.
Upon her return, she discovered that her businesses in Kenya had collapsed due to fraudulent handlers, leaving her devoid of any financial support. Currently, she relies on a taxi business, using a leased car, to make ends meet.
