From humble beginnings Joyce Mumbi was born in the year 1977 August 28th in Coffee farms but later settled in slums of Marurui and Githogoro. 1983 she was enrolled in Garden estate primary school but later dropped out of school due to her mum’s alcoholism.
Mumbi started working as a househelp at a young age of 7years she later got married in mararal 1992 she bore 2 children and went back home .She started selling illicit brew at githogoro where she met and married her second husband . Mumbi later realized that her husband was a thief and battled drug addiction he would be arrested severally and jailed and in the long run she would find herself being jailed and arrested as a means of protecting her husband and carrying the burden of the bad character her husband had .
They moved on to marurui in 2002 , her husband and 10 others were killed , and Mumbi was left with 5 kids by herself, fell into the grip of continuous drugs abuse ,alcoholism in search of a way to cope with the pain surrounding her she even got other kids with different dads who rejected them .
But Mumbi’s story didn’t end in darkness. With courage and determination, she overcame her addiction within a short period of time that was after intense counseling and use of withdrawal methods and taking back control of her life. Some of Mumbi’s kids were taken by well-wishers and were given the basics of life in the children’s home .one of her child is in college.
Today, she has discovered a new passion — crocheting. With nimble hands and creativity, she crafts beautiful pieces, turning her past struggles into art that inspires others.
Mumbi is not just creating for herself; she dreams of sharing her skills with the youth in her community. She wants to teach crocheting and beadwork, helping young people develop valuable skills and guiding them away from the dangers of drug abuse.
However, Mumbi still faces challenges. One of her children needs school fees, and she requires materials to continue her craft and mentorship work. With support, she can sustain her family, expand her creative work, and positively impact the youth around her.
Mumbi Joyce’s journey is proof that hope and transformation are possible. By helping her today, you are not only empowering a resilient mother but also nurturing the potential of an entire community.
From Addiction to Art: Mumbi Joyce’s Story of Hope
From humble beginnings Joyce Mumbi was born in the year 1977 August 28th in Coffee farms but later settled in slums of Marurui and Githogoro. 1983 she was enrolled in Garden estate primary school but later dropped out of school due to her mum’s alcoholism.
Mumbi started working as a househelp at a young age of 7years she later got married in mararal 1992 she bore 2 children and went back home .She started selling illicit brew at githogoro where she met and married her second husband . Mumbi later realized that her husband was a thief and battled drug addiction he would be arrested severally and jailed and in the long run she would find herself being jailed and arrested as a means of protecting her husband and carrying the burden of the bad character her husband had .
They moved on to marurui in 2002 , her husband and 10 others were killed , and Mumbi was left with 5 kids by herself, fell into the grip of continuous drugs abuse ,alcoholism in search of a way to cope with the pain surrounding her she even got other kids with different dads who rejected them .
But Mumbi’s story didn’t end in darkness. With courage and determination, she overcame her addiction within a short period of time that was after intense counseling and use of withdrawal methods and taking back control of her life. Some of Mumbi’s kids were taken by well-wishers and were given the basics of life in the children’s home .one of her child is in college.
Today, she has discovered a new passion — crocheting. With nimble hands and creativity, she crafts beautiful pieces, turning her past struggles into art that inspires others.
Mumbi is not just creating for herself; she dreams of sharing her skills with the youth in her community. She wants to teach crocheting and beadwork, helping young people develop valuable skills and guiding them away from the dangers of drug abuse.
However, Mumbi still faces challenges. One of her children needs school fees, and she requires materials to continue her craft and mentorship work. With support, she can sustain her family, expand her creative work, and positively impact the youth around her.
Mumbi Joyce’s journey is proof that hope and transformation are possible. By helping her today, you are not only empowering a resilient mother but also nurturing the potential of an entire community.