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“I didn’t find it easy after realizing that I was pregnant. It was funny because some visitors came to our place to bring dowry for my cousin, and as girls, we were invited to entertain them. That’s how I got involved with a guy for just one night, and that’s how I conceived. Unfortunately, the guy disappeared afterward,” she said.

“I learned in day school, but I spent most of my time outside the school due to frequent illness. Eventually, my mother discovered what was happening and she was constantly reminding me of how I had wasted her hard-earned money.

“In school, students disapproved of me and often laughed at me. During that time, getting pregnant was considered taboo. However, despite being in Form Four, I persevered and managed to sit my national exams, though I didn’t perform as well as expected. It was far from an easy experience,”

“I met my first husband in our estate in Kisumu, and we began courting. However, our courtship didn’t last for even a year before we started cohabiting. I went to visit him at his workplace in Eldoret, at Keiyo South Constituency, and I never returned home because he told me we were now living as husband and wife. I informed my family, and he informed his, and we started our life together as a couple,”

Speaking on how her husband and in-laws responded to her inability to have a child, she said,

“My mother-in-law didn’t like me from the very first day. Despite this, everything seemed to be going well after we got married in January 2006, until 2013 when I decided to stay at my in-laws’ home,”

“My husband had started working in Migori, not far from our home. The struggle of not being able to have a child began immediately after moving in with my mother-in-law in the same compound.

“I tried to ignore their comments and advice, but they persisted and eventually urged their son to marry another woman and have children of his own. He secretly married another woman, and when I found out and confronted him, he blatantly told me that he wanted children who would inherit his modest wealth. The fight continued as he lived with his second wife at his workplace while I lived alone at home.

“He neither came home nor sent money. One day, his father called me and demanded that I leave their compound. I stood my ground, reminding him that it was his son who brought me there, and therefore, he should be the one to chase me away. After some arrangements, my husband and his second wife came and told me to leave immediately. I packed my belongings and my daughter and left peacefully.

The mother-of-one said she suffered greatly after being thrown out of her husband’s home.

“Initially, I struggled without a reliable source of income, especially with a daughter to take care of, considering she was in a private school. My daughter excelled in her KCPE exams and received a sponsorship from Equity. Fortunately, she also passed her Form Four exams with a clean A and secured a place at Nairobi University, still under the Equity scholarship. Before joining campus, Equity provided her with an opportunity to work at their banks, which enabled her to earn a good income and support us.”

According to Josephine, her ex-husband, and in-laws now want her back after seeing her daughter’s academic success.

“My ex-husband and his family want us to reconcile because things haven’t been going well for him since I left. They have started to see the success my daughter and I have achieved despite the challenges we faced. They realize that their initial doubts about my daughter’s education due to financial constraints were unfounded, as she is now nearing completion of her studies at the university. Interestingly, my ex-husband has been unable to have any children with the second wife he married in 2014.”

Speaking on what she learned from this ordeal, she said:

“I want people to understand that patience pays off and that one shouldn’t destroy their marriage solely because of the inability to conceive. God’s timing is always the best. Additionally, women should strive to work hard and be responsible.”

 

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Hydeia Broadbent, An Iconic HIV Activist Known For Being Born With The Disease, Dies Aged 39

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Hydeia Broadbent, a leading activist known for her work as a child living with (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) HIV/AIDS, has died aged 39.

Her father, Loren Broadbent, announced the sad news of her death on Facebook on Wednesday, February 21st, with a heartfelt tribute and a photo of her.

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The grieving father wrote,

“With great sadness, I must inform you all that our beloved friend, mentor and daughter Hydeia, passed away today after living with AIDS since birth.

“Despite facing numerous challenges throughout her life, Hydeia remained determined to spread hope and positivity through education around HIV/AIDS.”

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Hydeia’s activism began at a young age when she was diagnosed with HIV, which later developed into AIDS, at the age of three. Doctors initially assumed she wouldn’t live longer than five years.

As a child, she appeared on several television programs, including a 1992 Nickelodeon special with Magic Johnson.

After her death, Johnson himself praised Hydeia on social media for her courage and commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS, highlighting her influence on education, reducing stigma, and changing attitudes towards the disease.

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Hydeia Broadbent’s mission was to educate people about the prevention and destigmatization of HIV/AIDS. She emphasizes the importance of awareness and dialogue and tells her own story as a cautionary tale.

American Actress, Jurnee Diana Smollett, who has been best friends with Hydeia Broadbent since she was 13, also paid tribute to her, praising her as a beacon of hope and inspiration.

She shared a video compilation of their friendship over the years and wrote, among other things:

“Witnessing her continuously triumph over tragedy and use her time here as a beacon of hope was like witnessing the divine in motion.

My warrior woman, who literally fought her entire life to save the lives of others, Hydeia raised the consciousness and fought to destigmatize issues around HIV/AIDS. Hydeia made us all better.

SHE LITERALLY BLAZED TRAILS WHERE THERE WERE NONE. She and I grew into women together and Hydeia was a huge inspiration for me to use my life for a bigger purpose.”

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Note that Hydeia Broadbent leaves a legacy of activism and advocacy, having touched the lives of many through her courage and commitment to raising awareness of HIV/AIDS.

 

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Influencer Porsh Precious Reportedly Passes Away Following Battle With Mysterious illness

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Nigerian influencer, Precious Chinaza, popularly known as Porsh Precious, has reportedly died following an unknown illness.

The sad news of her death was announced on Friday, February 9th, in a statement released on her official Instagram page.

According to the press release, Porsh Precious passed away after battling with a mysterious illness.

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The statement reads,

“It’s so grieving to the demise of Precious Chigbu (AKA) Porsh Precious. Who fought so much for her life with battles with a mysterious illness. I pray God console us the family and friends. Thanks to all who supported us and ask that you continue to respect our privacy during this difficult time. Thank You”

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The news has sparked mixed reactions on social media with many internet users expressing their condolences for her friends and family, while others were in disbelief at her untimely death.

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@realjuliet wrote: “Going to bed and waking up every day is such an underrated blessing mehn 🤦‍♀️ Rip fine girl 😥

@kelvin_kertz wrote: “Life is a mystery, I believe d£@th is the trumpet that was talked about in Revelation. No one knows when it will come.”

@medline_asentewa wrote: “I still can’t believe that Precious is dead😢😢😢😢 I just hope this is not true”

Meanwhile, many have claimed that she is not dead and only faked her death for clout.

@pretty_tonia wrote:She’s not dead … just chasing local clout 😂😂😂😂😂

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Access Holdings CEO, Herbert Wigwe, Wife And Four Others Die In Helicopter Crash In The US

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There is tragic news: Herbert Wigwe, CEO of Access Holdings, and his wife, Chizoba died in a helicopter crash in California on the night of Friday, February 9th.

The accident occurred near Boulder City, between Nevada and California, as the helicopter was flying toward Las Vegas.

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According to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, the helicopter took off from Palm Springs Airport around 8:45 p.m. and crashed around 10 p.m. en route to Las Vegas.

Herbert Wigwe, his wife, and their son were reportedly on board the helicopter along with Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the chairman of the Nigerian Export Group.

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Herbert Wigwe, 57, was a prominent figure in the banking sector.

Our thoughts and prayers are with their families during this difficult time, May their souls rest in peace. Amen.

Meanwhile, earlier today, Nigerian influencer, Precious Chinaza, popularly known as Porsh Precious, reportedly died following an unknown illness.

The sad news of her death was announced on Friday, February 9th, in a statement released on her official Instagram page. According to the press release, Porsh Precious passed away after battling with a mysterious illness. (Continue reading here)

 

 

 

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