By: Wanjohi P. Mugambi
My name is Stephen Mwikya Kasimu. I am a teacher by profession. My driving force and what I believe in is “Everything is possible with a willing heart.”
Stephen likes doing the right thing not because he is being watched or because he will be rewarded but because it is the right thing to do. I am a proud father of two and I currently teach at a school in Kiambu County besides being an entrepreneur who ventured into business.
Having gone through hard times during the COVID-19 pandemic, an idea came to my mind of starting a business. In December 2020 I decided to start a grocery. I used to wake up at 4:30am to go to the market and purchase the items in bulky. The little profit I got, I decided to expand my business by adding food stuffs and household commodities.
Since everything in one’s life is a reflection of a choice he/she once made, I chose to double my efforts in this field. I used to wake up at 4:30am to make sure everything was in place and my produce were in stock before my shop attendant arrived.
I leave for work at 5:45am. In the evening, I get into my business premises and attend to my customers up to 10:30Pm and later leave for home.
The best part about being and entrepreneur is having the opportunity to take an idea and make it a reality, honestly success is sweeter and more enjoyable when you see customers enjoying your products and services.
The hardest part about being an entrepreneur is doubting one-self and the fluctuation of prices of different commodities from time to time.
I like reading articles related to business and interacting with business people.
My special thanks go to TRIZAH TRAINS (who owns several businesses). She really mentored me and advised me accordingly .
I advertise my products majorly through social media platforms (Facebook Stephen Mwikya, Email Stephenmwikya124@gmail.com, whatsapp; 0717506636)
My advice to the new entrepreneur is, be humble and learn. At the beginning it might be tough but if you get a mentor you will see things working well. Lastly work hard, because without hard work nothing grows but weeds.
Jerameel Kevins Owuor Odhiambo 
Mt Kenya Times
Wow! Quite encouraging.
Everyone can indeed become because everything is possible to the willing heart.
Keep up 👏👏👏
My brother i know you from your childhood. The spirit of hard-work and smart work has been part and percel of you.
I thank God for you and your reward will be glorious.
Being a teacher is a calling hence getting into business calls for strategy, enthusiasm and fighting spirit to retain and sustain your clients.
You will definitely meet challenges in your profession and your business but don’t be discouraged instead commit yourself and work hard. They say hard work pays and so let it be a reality and not a dream to you.
I encourage you to keep moving as you work towards achieving your destiny.
Above all trust in God and never forget to give Him His 10%tithe as Malachi 3 states.
May you receive divine spirit of acceleration. I wish you all the best dear brother.
Regards: Erastus Muthiani
A journey starts with a step. I like it when people encourage youth with whole heart . With people like you , i believe we will go far
I very inspiring story indeed,what I’ve learnt is,be humble and work hard and you’ll go far…good job Mwikya👏👏