I was introduced to the Award at United States International University- Africa (USIU-A) in my Sophomore year. In an instant, I was in love with the outside world; the explorations and expeditions. I embarked on my Silver Award & my Gold Award thereafter. By the time I was graduating I was the Award Leader in the University.

The Award helped me discover myself at an early age. The life skills gained have helped me circumnavigate through life. I learnt the art of survival, shared responsibility, service and self-reliance. After graduating, I continued to be of service to the Award as a Volunteer and I was awarded the Life Membership Award by our President, H.E Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta who is the Patron of the President's Award- Kenya, the Kenya chapter of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.

I always strive to push myself to go over and beyond my call of duty. I challenge people to push beyond their limits and lead by examples, virtues I learnt in the Award. My most remarkable expedition was conquering Mt. Kenya. It was quite demanding yet the most fulfilling of all. As a volunteer of the Award then, I had to put my best foot forward and take charge of my team. The camaraderie formed during the expeditions have clearly stood the test of time.

Growing up I was passionate about serving in the British Army. I missed the chance but as fate would have it, I serve my Government in a different capacity and it is as equally fulfilling. I was recently appointed as a Board of Trustee, a humbling fete at my age. I am always ready to serve and I believe I can conquer all that life throws at me as long as I put in the effort and focus demanded of me.

The Award equipped me for life. Thank you our Founder for giving us a platform to discover ourselves. A platform to make a difference for ourselves, our communities, our country and the world.

Let us all take after the tenets of the Award and be the change so much needed in the world.
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