Most of the greatest people in the world came from humble backgrounds. It doesn’t matter where you were born; you are who you chose to become. Enduring through any type of hardship is very important.....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
To shed some light on what we are talking about, today we highlight 5 politicians that were raised by parents who sold illicit brew, locally referred to as chang’aa.
Babu Owino
During a past interview with The Standard, the vocal leader never hesitated to reveal that he started drinking Changaa at a very tender age. His mother was selling the traditional drink in Nyalenda slum, Nyanza.
William Ruto
Back when he was still a Vice President, Ruto elated Kenyans at Soita Shitandas funeral after admitting that his father used to brew busaa and chang’aa to cater for their education.
What most people don’t know is that the current president of Kenya went to school barefooted. The self-proclaimed hustler went through hardship; imagine herding goats on Saturdays after attending school. Isn’t he made of steel?
Oscar Sudi
The Member of Parliament of Kapseret was born and raised in a poor family, where his parents did not own any piece of land. Basic needs such as shelter and food were also a major challenge.
Occasionally, Sudi recounts the hardships his family faced, with his mother opting to engage in illegal alcohol brewing to provide for their needs due to his father’s low income.
Bony Khalwale
Boni Khalwale has always advocated for the fair treatment of people involved in Chang’aa brewing by bailing them out of police custody whenever they are arrested.
The bullfighter often praises his mother for educating him through selling chang’aa. Now, the senator of Kakamega is a qualified medical doctor.
Soita Shitanda
The former Housing Minister Soita Shitanda was raised by his mother Nasumbu in Butali village, where she brewed Chang’aa.
The one-time Malava MP will always be remembered for his love for the poor…CONTINUE READING>>
