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My Remarkable Journey of Self-Discovery

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In the past, I had always considered myself "blessed," running around without a clear understanding of who Bernard Wesonga truly was. That all changed when I joined LEMP's first class. Let me take you back to how it all began. I attended a Centonomy open day forum in Nairobi, where speakers shared their paths to financial freedom. Among them was Douglas Waudo, who spoke passionately about his financial challenges and the mentorship program he founded through Centonomy. His inspiring words about LEMP ignited a fire within me, prompting me to explore this opportunity further. Without hesitation, I enrolled in LEMP, and that decision marked the start of an incredible journey. Through the program, I embarked on a profound self-discovery, uncovering hidden talents, untapped potential, and a newfound understanding of my true identity. Before LEMP, I engaged in various activities to make money, but I lacked a clear sense of purpose. Attending LEMP with my wife had a profound impact on our family. It strengthened our bond and provided us with a clear sense of direction, revealing who we are and what we can achieve together. One module, in particular, focused on the roles and identities of men and women, which greatly benefited us. We continued to attend similar events and fellowships to deepen our understanding of God's teachings. LEMP has been a source of spiritual nourishment and enlightenment for us. With a newfound sense of identity, purpose, and potential, I learned to position myself as a person of value. LEMP taught me that money follows value, not the other way around. So, I made a conscious effort to grow in all areas, including wealth creation and financial discipline. The transformation brought about by LEMP impacted not only me but also my entire family, and I owe much of my success to the program. My current position stands as a testament to the invaluable lessons and skills I gained through LEMP. The program's holistic modules helped me thrive in the business world, particularly in networking. Through these skills, I successfully collaborated with like-minded individuals, leading to the establishment of Bunifu Branding. This venture provided us with a platform to pursue lucrative corporate clients in communication design and strategy. Moreover, the strong leadership qualities I cultivated empowered me to play a key role in our current success. LEMP is not just a program; it's a life-changing journey where you unlock your true potential. This world is fleeting, and time is limited. Will you choose to live life to the fullest or merely exist in frustration and wonder? Don't miss out on the opportunity to discover your purpose with LEMP! Join today and embrace a transformative experience. Written by Cecilia Nduta Mwakenya, LEMP Communications Associate.

Unveiling the Hidden Gem: My Life’s Purpose and Enduring Legacy

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Allow me to introduce myself—Charity Muthoni, a trained HR and accountant. Prior to joining the Living Effectively Mentorship Program (LEMP) during its tenth season, I was simply drifting through life without a clear sense of purpose. The concept of having a unique reason for my existence had never crossed my mind. However, my friend introduced me to LEMP, and little did I know that it would become a transformative experience that would shape my life forever. LEMP opened my eyes to a greater truth—the realisation that I am here on earth for a specific reason, and my time is limited. This profound understanding ignited a deep desire within me to live a life of impact and thrive in the knowledge that my time here is finite. One of the most impactful aspects of LEMP was its emphasis on legacy. I began to question what I wanted to be remembered for when my journey through life concludes. This newfound perspective reshaped my approach to everything. I no longer desired to merely exist; I yearned to make a meaningful difference. LEMP introduced me to the powerful SHAPE concept—an acronym representing Spiritual gifts, Heart desires, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences. Through this framework, I was able to uncover my true purpose in life. Looking back, I now recognize that I have always possessed the gift of encouragement, even when I was unaware of it. LEMP shed light on this inherent talent, allowing me to understand myself on a deeper level. LEMP taught me the importance of creating opportunities rather than waiting for them to come knocking. I absorbed the empowering idea that I could be a business creator, not solely reliant on traditional employment. Fuelled by this mindset, I took a leap of faith and started my own baking business. Despite facing challenges such as limited capital and high expenses, I began with the resources I had. This newfound understanding liberated me, as I realised that I could generate income through my skills and the networks I built. The five profound questions posed by LEMP—"Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? What can I do? Where am I going?"—resonated deeply with me. These questions, presented in a simple yet thought-provoking manner, enabled me to delve into a deeper understanding of myself. The invaluable teachings and lessons I gained through the program played a significant role in shaping my current position in life. If I can offer any advice to those considering attending LEMP, it would be this: approach the program with an open mind and leave behind any preconceived notions. The wisdom and insights you gain from LEMP are unparalleled, rooted in biblical principles—a rarity in today's world. Additionally, LEMP welcomes individuals of all ages, making it a truly unique and inclusive program. To those aspiring to start their own businesses, I have one message for you: there will never be a perfect time to begin. Do not let capital constraints hinder your dreams. Start with what you have and let your passion propel you forward. LEMP has been a life-changing experience for me. It awakened my sense of purpose, revealed hidden talents, and inspired me to create a lasting legacy. My journey continues, fuelled by the invaluable knowledge I gained from LEMP. I encourage you to embrace your own unique path and seize every opportunity that comes your way. Remember, the perfect time to start is now. Written by Cecilia Nduta Mwakenya, LEMP Communications Associate.

I thought I knew it all, until I joined LEMP

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LEMP - I can't really get the words that can describe it. Is it a course, a program, or a class? I choose to call it a life-changing moment, because it is in LEMP that my life was transformed and where I discovered my purpose.  My first day experience while going to LEMP can be a summary of how my life was before I joined this life-changing program. It was Saturday morning, 26th January 2019. I woke very eager to start this program that my friend had introduced me to. Well, my aim was just not to make my friend mad at me for not attending, hence I expected nothing. I tagged along with my sister and being on Saturday with less traffic jam we were in the city centre within minutes. To cut the long story short we got lost for approximately 2 hours. Not because I don't know Nairobi, but because I thought I knew everything. I was following Google maps, and that's how I found myself straying in Industrial Area, yet the venue was at Y.W.C.A along Nyerere Road. Well, finally after wasting a lot of time and money on credit to call LEMP for directions, my sister and I got there very tired and exhausted.  My story shows how I used to live - thinking that I knew it all about life. That I was too intelligent to ask for directions. That I am so spiritual, God fearing and holier than thou.  Then the moment came, the life-changing one. Yes, LEMP. The first session took me by storms and and I was so eager to get more of that stuff. I made a date with LEMP every Saturday and it became my form ya sato (My Saturday engagement). My spiritual life, my purpose, my priorities and every aspect of my life, both my social and economical life was clearly defined.  I was impressed by the approach the program uses to teach, which recognizes that we are all from different backgrounds and we are on different paths to our destiny. I feel the program happened at the right time when I am building my life to what I want it to be. I can say confidently that having gone through LEMP, I am now effectively equipped financially, spiritually, physically, mentally, socially, professionally and emotionally.  I will appeal to everyone wishing to discover their purpose to join LEMP, and you will not only benefit remarkably, but even those who/will look up on you will attest that indeed you passed through a great mentorship program. Thank you LEMP. Paul Rukwaro, LEMP Season 12 Alumni and student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). 

This is how God rescued me through LEMP

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Thanks to God for His grace and mercy. My name is Esther Maina, and here is my story. I attended LEMP Season 9 for 10 weeks. I was abandoned, bitter, confused, frustrated and rejected. But I am not ashamed of all that because those few weeks gave me what my 16 years of formal education failed to provide to me. For that short season, my physical, emotional and spiritual systems opened up as if they just got invented. I thank my Facebook friend (who I had not met before) for introducing me to LEMP. He used his social media effectively! I was lying in a hospital bed that particular evening after visitation hours since I had been bed ridden for a couple of weeks. My locomotion was shattered. I could only move my arms and my head sideways. Family members came in turns to visit me, at least three times a day, and make sure I was well fed. I relied on them, the nurses and ward passers-by for anything I wanted moved, even my body. Not even one of my friends came to visit me in hospital! That was the hardest time of my life. At least, my hand could move under the pillow and reach for my phone, which was so lucky to have survived the accident with me. I consider that a miracle too because things happen to accident victims’ properties but here I was scrolling my phone through social media accounts. I found an advertisement of LEMP Season 9, inquired and applied that very moment. After a few weeks, I was all well and walking. The season kicked off and I started classes with a lot of excitement. I knew I was way older than most people in class, probably a few years younger than the founder himself, I felt I needed this more than anyone else in the class. I made new friends, interacted with intellectuals from different institutions, listened to many who faltered like I did; this whole interaction with the mentees birthed a family for me. But what I value most are the lessons I learnt that season that got me asking; how on earth have I been living? “You are here on earth for a season and for a reason” stopped being a cliché or a high-school parade phrase. Psalm 90:10 actually applied inside my brain. That I had 70 years (or 80 years if added a bonus) to live, and these years are supposed to be accounted for at the end of it all. My big question became, how shall I account for the days I have lived here on earth? I thought I knew who I was.  A degree holder, certified job-seeker in the streets of Nairobi and other major towns for the last 6 years. A mother and a wanna-be Nobel Prize Laureate for environment and sustainable development. I was once a student leader in different student organizations, if I was able to reason with very knowledgeable people in the university, what more could I have done in the village? I had a vision to be a great servant leader. But then, I lived from hand to mouth did a lot of things just to try luck. From hawking second hand clothes in Muthurwa. Being a tea girl in a kibandaski, doing laundry for people at a fee in my hood, and working for Mr. Chiloba; are just a few of the jobs I did. Before all this, I had wasted a lot of time during my campus years and even after. Partying with my girls (who I thought were my best friends forever), club hopping and raving carelessly. I had slept on my talents in writing and abandoned my useful hobbies in conservation. I always postponed doing things because I was always drinking alcohol and if sober, I feared to fail. I enjoyed a wrong company of friends who the only mentorship they gave was ‘how to live once’. I regretted having abandoned my faith in Jesus Christ and indulging in a crazy appetite for things that only brought shame to me and my mother. What happened to me? I was once the good girl in the village. The whole family had hopes in me considering that I was the first person to go to the university from my family, the second in my village. This hope fell apart somewhere along the way and I couldn’t trace it back. They stopped believing in me and consulting me, in fact I became a mock of the family. I had chosen a wrong path and developed a care free attitude, which was a great problem because I gave the devil a gateway to my soul, to use me as he pleased. Well, he did use me for quite some time until I surrendered to God. To cut the story short, I realized I was living a lie, when I enrolled in LEMP! I was enabled to view things from a whole different perspective which existed but I was ignorant of it. I became time conscious and even people around started respecting my time. I created time to volunteer and opportunities to work as a volunteer also opened up. Now I am a youth leader and mentor at my church and in my community. I got to know how to write very nice job application letters. I remember immediately after the season, I applied for a job that made a potential employer schedule a meeting, book a flight from Northern Kenya with his colleague to come interview me. I was taught how to tackle job interviews. A few weeks ago, I passed an interview and got a job. I got mentally and physically fit from an almost-state of depression.  I got to understand I was meant to teach and mentor people to live effectively. That I had a calling in preaching and teaching the word of God, when I thought I was on earth to pass a generation like millions of my age mates around the world.  My identity, purpose and destiny appeared to me like a vision at night. Like a new born baby; I wanted to nurture what God had revealed to me. I am a testimony that it is never too late to discover God’s will in our lives. By His grace and mercy we are saved from self-destruction no matter the age or race. LEMP is not just a class you enroll to be certified; it’s a platform that God is using to transform lives, an opportunity to learn and discover your purpose and to live an exemplary life here on earth. After all, we shall all be held accountable of our very own deeds and words.

I can attest how transformative LEMP is

LEMP Team
I'm grateful to God for the great work you are doing at LEMP of challenging individuals to live effectively and with great value. I have been privileged to attend the LEMP 101 Course, and I can attest of how transformative LEMP is. I have improved on the values of time management in all my dealings, managing my environment and interactions, and exercising excellence in my actions. I have also been reaching out in motivating and encouraging my friends circles who are stressed by life experiences. All the references is from the Bible, for we do not rely on human wisdom but on our Creator. I have committed myself to be part of the LEMP family and looking forward to the 2019 calendar of events to be circulated so that we walk together in this. Thank you and may God continually expand LEMP. Kind regards William Kedienye, LEMP Season 11 Alumni.

My story of how LEMP changed my life

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This is the true story of my life...... My Name is Okwakau Melkizedeck. Four years ago after my Form Four, I thought that nothing is possible for me after KCSE results were out. I had a good grade, but not good enough to secure me a direct entry into the university. Our family is one of those that were deeply affected by the 2007-2008 post-election violence, and therefore getting to go to the university as a self-sponsored student was unthinkable. That time I never knew anyone who could just advice or encourage me about life and what really matters most in life. The first thing that always came into my mind was "mujengo" (casual construction work), which I did and earned a daily income of Kshs 300. It was not easy but I was trying to get something for myself. After struggling for some months as a "Mtu wa Mkono", I opted for working in a barber shop, then later on in a  Car Wash. By this time, my younger brother was in university and also trying to make his ends meet. Sometimes I used to think how my life will be when my brother will be driving. It made me decide to follow my brother to Nairobi so that at least we can learn the way of life together, eat together when we had and go hungry together when we lacked - all our lives we have been living side by side from early ages to date. The one thing God gave us is a strong Family bond, full of love. In Nairobi things were never much better, but at least when my brother left his books behind I used study them a little and gain some knowledge. That used to help me a lot. My brother sometimes used come with his different friends and at times we used to go together with him to his university. I made lots of friends and was exposed due to the interactions. That is when I  realized that when you stay with people with knowledge after some time you'll be like them; that is if you decide to be like them. Those friends made me learn a lot. With my brother, we always believed in a better future and therefore, staying motivated and being positive were our order of life. After some few months my brother introduced LEMP (Living Effectively Mentorship Program) into my life. At first I was not willing to join because I was always concerned about getting into university, without knowing I was ignoring a very important part of my life; and that my life needed something much more important - Mentorship. Of course he always insisted. At the time LEMP was running Season 5 and I only attended one class then disappeared. Days passed by then my cousin gave me Kshs 9000 to join KCA University to study Accountancy. My fee for the semester was Kshs 28000. I deferred because I had no one or anywhere to get and pay my balance. After five months I went back to the university and a month later I had nothing to pay for my fees then my in-law paid my fees, including for my KASNEB exams. I wanted to defer for the second time but my Brother-in-law paid the fees for me. I finished that semester and as usual the following semester was no much different, I had know one to pay my fees. I stayed In the house without any hope of going back to the university for a whole year without doing anything, I was really depressed. One day on Whats app I saw my brother advertising for LEMP Season 9. I decided just to go for a session because I was idle in the house and thought to myself that after all I had nothing to loose; that was when my life changed completely. I thank Douglas Waudo, our mentor who made me abide by to biblical teachings. Right from the first day, first class I felt that I needed more. I believe that this was God's timing in my life. After four classes I realized that the biggest problem I had was with my self-esteem, and that was what almost made me fail in life. Courage came from nowhere. Even before the 6th class I got a modeling job because of that courage from LEMP. In LEMP I realize my purpose and passion. I graduated from LEMP, and I am now living effectively without struggling with life like life before LEMP. Two weeks after graduating from LEMP, I got another job that pays well. Now I can pay my fees and save for my future. From LEMP I learnt that you "DON'T  WAIT FOR A CRISIS FOR YOU TO START SOMETHING, THE TIME TO START IS NOW". From then I always trust God to direct me in everything I do. I have learned not to wait for change to happen, but to make things happen. I appeal to all to join LEMP, where you will discover your purpose in life and get answers to life's most challenging questions. Okwakau Melkizedeck, LEMP Season 9 Alumni. 

I know what it feels to be in hell

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I am beginning to slowly figure out this thing called life. It’s taken a while, but I am steadily getting there. For the most part, I crawled into the labyrinth of life, ignorantly and without guidance, sense of direction, purpose or focus. To say the least, it’s been a crazy ride defined with an abundance of tears, regrets, and most importantly, valuable lessons. Granted, I have made mistakes. Stumbled. Hurt people. Disappointed many. I have ignored wise counsel and paid the price. I have wasted time and money, and lived to be remorseful. I have squandered opportunities. Taken advantage of friends. Been taken advantaged of. My heart has been broken. My hope has been quashed many times. I have lied and been lied to. I have been falsely accused. Called names. Humiliated. Disgraced. Laughed at. Intimidated. Belittled. Harassed and mocked. Friends have deserted me, others have betrayed me. I have been lonely. I have shed tears when no one could see me. I have cried my heart out in the deepest dark of the night. I have been on top of the mountain, but then I have equally been down the murky valley. I have tasted success, and also wallowed in failure, shame and indignity. I know what it feels to have abundance. I also know what it feels to have nothing. I know what it feels to be loved, but I also know what it feels to be betrayed, dumped, rejected and considered good for nothing. This thing called life Without mentorship and godly guidance, I was left to discover this thing called life on my own. And boy! did I make a mess out of it! Most of what I know now has been as a result of trial and error. Tasting the waters with both feet. Youthful bravado that is more fueled by peer pressure, ego and pride than good counsel. I remember at one time, blowing 50K in one sitting all in the name of having fun, living the life, though if you ask me, it was more of showing off and pleasing friends. I have had my heart broken to pieces. I know what that means. I know how cold, those tears feel when they roll down your cheeks in the middle of the night. I know that feeling of pure rejection. Hating yourself and always feeling like you can never be good enough. I have been in debts to the point of contemplating suicide. I have slept hungry because of foolish financial decisions. I have been sick because of an unhealthy lifestyle. I have drunk myself almost to death due to frustration. I have regretted. I have cursed. I have blamed everyone around me for my failures, instead of taking full responsibility for my life. I was young, foolish and restless. Trying in my own ability and ignorance to figure out this thing called life. It backfired on me, and it backfired big time. Well, despite all I have gone through, years later, here I am, alive, more wiser, stronger, all by the grace of God. I am now enlightened, mentally and emotionally studious, and more determined to never let life beat me down again. A righteous man may fall seven times, and rise again, declares Proverbs 24:16. Life has beaten me down to my knees. Broken me into pieces, and spat in my face. But then again, life has also been good to me. It has preserved me. Tolerated my ignorance, and over and above, taught me valuable lessons that the educational system and parenting were unable to. Life’s little lessons It’s those little lessons I want to briefly share with you with the hope that I will help someone as a stepping stone towards their success and greatness. And if you ever wondered why I am so passionate about mentorship, well, there is your answer. It’s amazing how God in His grace and mercy has a way of weaving your mistakes, failures, and weakness into something wonderful that He uses for His glory. I have seen lives of young people I mentor dramatically transformed simply by sharing my story. Reminds of Romans 8:28 that says all things work together for good for those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose. And one of my favourite Scriptures is: 1 Corinthians 1:27-28. I says: “God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. He chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. He chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important.” So, if you ever feel you don’t qualify. You are not good enough. You don’t add up. If you ever feel despised, rejected, humiliated, disgraced, useless – well, just know that according to that Scripture up there – you are the best candidate, fully qualified for God to use. Life has taught me the following valuable lessons that money would never have bought. Lessons that I have hung onto with the very last thread of my life. Lessons that have made me who I am today – a slave of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has fully given his life as a earthen vessel to be used by God. From a village boy who grew up herding his dad’s sheep, while battling jiggers and malnourishment to a simple man who by God’s grace has directly impacted the lives of over 10,000 young people… and still counting. Yes, if God can use me, he definitely can use anyone. Well, get your pen and paper, class begins now: Put God FIRST above anything or anyone else. Don’t live like you will never die, and end up dying like you never really lived. Be not wise in your own understanding. Put God first and your life will be so fulfilling. Understand that we are here on earth only for a season and for a reason. Don’t be wise in your own eyes. Don’t try to do things with your own wisdom. You don’t know everything and you will never know. You can’t fix your life without the mercy, grace and love of God.There’s a greater power, a greater person than you. His name is God, Almighty. Proverbs 14:12 says “There’s a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.” Allow me to quote for you Proverbs 3:5-6. It’s a Scripture that has always brought balance and guidance to my life. It says: “Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Don’t assume that you know it all. Run to God! Run from evil.” (Message Bible) Anything that does not affect your destiny and purpose in life should never worry you. Life is about priority, so let the most important thing be the most important thing. Stop worrying about things that do not affect your destiny and purpose. Stop being so concerned about what people say about you. Stop forcing yourself in someone’s life. Live your life. Be you. Be happy with you. Mind your own business. Pursue your destiny. And finally, whatever you cannot control and whatever does not matter should never be a priority to you. You are not the CEO of the world, and neither are you the savior of the world. Live your life. Concentrate on what matters to you, your destiny, your purpose in life and your God. For by end of it, it’s the only thing that will count. Don’t be defined by the opinion of others. Stop living your life for others, and being a people ‘pleaser’. Don’t allow to be defined by other people’s skewed opinion about you. Be yourself. You have your own self-esteem. It’s self, then esteem. It’s yours, so you determined it yourself. More importantly, don’t be defined by the things you own, the clothes you wear or the car you drive. Don’t be defined by your education or career. Its all vanity, for at the end of your life, its your relationship with God and what you did for Him that will matter. Be defined by your character and morals, integrity, humility and a good heart. And finally, don’t measure your progress in life using someone else ruler. Galatians 6:4-6 says “Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else.”  Choose your friends wisely. Remember you are an average of the friends you hang out with. Show me your friends and I will tell you who you are, it’s said. Your friends can make or break you. They can build, or destroy you. If a friend doesn’t positively add any value in your life, that’s extra baggage, cut them off without apologies. You’d rather have one quality friend, than a quantified bunch of back-bitters, gossipers and envious friends who will bite their tongue when they see you succeed. A fool is a wise man’s ladder, goes an African Proverb. Choose your friends wisely. Don;t be used as a ladder by your selfish ambitious friends. Ensure you have a mentor. Have someone in your life you respect and look upon to be your mentor. Someone with integrity, good morals, God-fearing and mature. Someone who will offer wise counsel, guide you, help you in crucial decision-making and be there for you. Mentorship is super important in your personal and professional development. Don’t be a know-it-all. You don’t and will never have the monopoly of knowledge and wisdom. Be humble enough to learn from others, especially the ones who have gone before you. What better person to teach you than the one who’s been there and done it all! Proverbs 15:22 says “Plans go wrong for lack of advice (mentorship); many advisers (mentors) bring success.” I wonder, could it be you have been struggling in life because you lack advisers? There are so many precious little lessons life has taught me, which I cannot document all here. Its one of the reasons by God’s grace I founded the Living Effectively Mentorship Program (LEMP) with the aim of equipping individuals to discover their purpose, maximise their God-given potential to live effectively on earth as they also become agents of change. Author, Douglas Waudo, LEMP Founder.

Equipped to maximise my potential

LEMP Team
My name is Odede Ezekiel Oduor, a 5th-year student civil engineering at the University of Nairobi… what I learnt in LEMP is that in networking, it's about the people who know you, not the people you know. This has helped me a lot as I now strategically introduce myself, and engage more with big wigs in the industry when I meet them. Unlike before when I would simply say hi, exchange cards, and take selfies and that was all. Investing in myself Since I joined LEMP I am in the process of reading my second book. From the knowledge I have gained so far, I have managed to save and start an Mpesa business… I am still planning to open more of them. I have also learnt about habit - why we do what we do and how to change it. This has really helped me to realise that habits are just but a bunch of decisions we once made and therefore simply making a decision can also change the bad habits. Attending LEMP LEMP is really helping me answer life’s biggest questions: Who am I; What is my identity; Where did I come from, and What is my purpose in life. As a result, I have started reading and understanding the human manual (the Bible). I have also come to understand that I have a purpose on this earth, and I do have enormous hidden potential in me that I can tap into and reach my greatness. LEMP has helped me understand that this life is about other people and the legacy you leave behind is what matters a lot. I have also learned that my destiny is in my hands, for I am the CEO of my life. CV writing and looking for a job Through LEMP, I realised that one of the things that would make me stand out during job applications was how I present my CV. I have since revised my CV and packaged it to reflect my great wealth of knowledge, experience, skills and personal attributes, which I believe will now give me a competitive advantage in the job market. Odede Ezekiel Oduor, LEMP Season 7 Alumni

I have stopped sleeping on my talents and abilities

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“Titles don’t define leaders. Actions and deeds define leaders. I want to be this kind of a leader. This is exactly what LEMP has taught me. And what’s more, I’ve got to increase my knowledge and feed my spirit and soul very well on a well-balanced diet: The Word (BIBLE), books, current issues, exercise etc. I am leaping out into being that leader, who is a LEADER. Titles DON’T give leaders. LEMP has a load of sweet things to feed on. I’ve eaten so well from it. I don’t regret one bit being associated with LEMP. Already, I am on my toes, working on my motivational book, writing more and more scripts every day. Alas! I got my eyes opened on this one: Nimewacha kulalia masikio (stopped sleeping on my talents and abilities). I am also already on with the drawing of cartoons and animals for primary school productions. I motivate at least two souls in a week as I target a thousand plus before the close of three years. I can’t say my circle of friendship is still the same. I now understand the essence of networking social media platforms. I’ve got to keep myself connected. You’ve got to know me! I got to network with you. Staying connected and networked is one of the to-do things that I can’t leave out when writing my schedule. I clearly understand the job market. I know the tricks. I only need to take a step and get down to it. My papers are clean and ready. I am a job creator: I know I am and you won’t convince me otherwise. Then, I know how to manage my finances, just ask me how. I can confidently say that I am not the person I was before joining LEMP and I assure you that I will not be the person I am today in the near future. I know what I was created for! I know the limits. I know what I stand for and against, fearlessly. I can clear cut what I want and what I don’t want, what I need and what I don’t need. I just can’t settle for anything! I have a plan. A plan for my future, a schedule for each week before it commences, with every minute well accounted for, giving each day my very best. Whatever I lay my hands on, I do with all my might. I no longer want to live like idiots; they spend too much time dreaming of the future, never realizing that a little of it arrives every day. This keeps me on my toes. Lastly, I know who I am: A spiritual being. Everything around me is about GOD. He made me. I’ve got to live my purpose. Only being and doing all I was created for. At least I now know that: GREATNESS WITHOUT PURPOSE IS A GRAVEYARD. Purpose is simply why we live!" Mary Wanjeri, Student, LEMP Season 6 Alumni and Student at the University of Nairobi.

Equipped to be an agent of change

LEMP Team
"Joining LEMP is the best thing that happened to me the first quarter of this year. For years I have been longing to meet someone who could mentor me and guide me. It seemed my wishes were futile, until late last year when a friend told me about LEMP. After going through the brochure, I knew for sure that LEMP was a program I could not afford to miss. I wanted to know my purpose, maximise my God-given potential, live effectively on earth and become an agent of change in my family, to my buddies, church, society and nation. My sincere gratitude goes to LEMP fraternity for selflessly giving their time, resources and willingly choosing to share knowledge, experiences, ups and downs to ensure that young adults live a life of purpose, and avoid the mistakes of youthfulness. The nine LEMP modules were eye opening to me. From each module I learnt important lessons that I am using, and will continue to use as an effective agent of change. On spiritual development module, I learnt that I am a spiritual being; who is a spirit, that lives in a body and possesses a soul. The Spirit of God dwells in me, and whatever I do in my physical realm has spiritual consequences. My soul determines who I am. I have resolved to guard my mind because this where my self-dwells by constantly reading God’s word to saturate my heart and my mind because from the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. My purpose is now clear and I am living it out in my own simple way, and this has brought fulfilment in my life. The Bible is my reference book, my manufacturer’s manual. From Personal Development module I now value expansion of one’s self-awareness, knowledge and improving personal skills. My energy is now refocused to better my strengths, and see to it that I deal with my weakness to be wholesome. I have enrolled for Tissue Culture training to improve my laboratory skills and read diverse range of books to expand my knowledge.  To explore my creative side, I joined a friend who does face painting for kids. I now set goals to motivate myself and turn my vision into reality. Professional Development is very core in the competitive job market, and thus I am working to ensure that my knowledge, skills and experiences meet the job market demand to improve my chances of employment. I am looking forward to go for attachment in one of the research institutes, where I have already applied for. I now know how to write a presentable cover letter and CV, and how to negotiate for a competitive salary. I understand qualities that employers value and the necessary skills that I need in order to be hired. I believe I will have a successful interview when I will be looking for employment in the near future, because I will be too equipped to be ignored. Networking was something I didn’t value that much. However, I have resolved to connect with my lecturers for they have vast knowledge and experiences that is essential in my career development. I have learned to keep positive people in my network, and expand the circle of my network using every opportunity I get when I meet people in scope with my career. I will ensure I am known by them not just knowing them. Furthermore, I have learned to use social media as a resourceful platform to brand myself professionally. It is always everyone’s desire to be financially independent. Budgeting my money and time are the core values I also adopted from LEMP. Currently, I am saving up for my furnishing business that I plan to start during the long holiday.  My health is my wealth, for without good health my wealth is useless and my purpose won’t be accomplished. I am reading articles on good nutrition and exercise. I am planning to have a weekly program of exercising. I have resolved to take care of my body for it is the vehicle to fulfilling my purpose on earth. After the module on Leadership Development I took an evaluation of myself as a leader and an agent of change. This made me desire to be a transformational leader like Jesus Christ, who was principled-centred, with strong character and integrity, and above all, spiritually founded. I desire to be a wise leader who will lead by example as I direct and guide others towards achievement of set objectives. I have also resolved that books on good leadership will be part of my library too. I am planning to nurture those behind me with reference to 2 Timothy 2:2.  I believe with these skills and knowledge, I am fully equipped to be an agent of change with felt impact on my generation through the guidance of God and the Holy Spirit." Loice Mukami Kariuki, LEMP Season 6 Alumni and student at the University of Nairobi.
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