Kenyan hip-hop artist Octopizzo has shared a poignant story about his past, revealing that his first baby mama left him due to his struggles with poverty in Kibera.

• The rapper admitted he had "nothing but a dream", which wasn't enough to support his family.
• Octopizzo used this painful experience as a major motivation to work harder and achieve financial success.
• He now uses the story to inspire young creatives, emphasizing the importance of resilience and financial independence.

CNN International Correspondent Larry Madowo has revealed a surprising past ambition: he once aspired to become a Catholic priest.

• Madowo disclosed his former dream of serving in the Church, even attending a Catholic seminary during his secondary education.
• He humorously described his current journalism career as a "backup plan," since he felt he "was not chosen" for the priesthood.
• Madowo, known for his reporting on Africa, engaged followers on social media about his revelation, playfully asking if it's "too late" to return to the seminary if the Pope were to call.

Nurse Judy shared a poignant account of her family's descent from comfort to hardship, a dramatic shift triggered by her father's death from HIV and the subsequent loss of their wealth.

• The family's wealth was lost, and her father passed away from HIV in 1998.
• The story features Nurse Judy and highlights the resilience of her mother.
• Financial struggles led to reliance on neighbours for basic needs, illustrating the family's dramatic change in circumstances.

Kenyan lawmaker Peter Salasya has shared his ambitions for his young daughter, wishing for her to become a surgeon and own a hospital, while also reminiscing about the day she was conceived.

• Peter Salasya envisions his daughter becoming a surgeon, while he aims to be President of Kenya.
• He shared these sentiments in a social media post on April 17, 2026.
• Salasya also recounted a personal story of his daughter's conception, calling it a difficult moment that turned into a blessing.