Kenyan Single Mum Of 3 Working In Bahrain Builds Own House: "Kept Me Pushing"

• Lillian Wagathure, a single mother of three from Naivasha, has defied the odds and built her own house from scratch while working in Bahrain
• Having lost her parents at an early age, Lillian was raised by her paternal grandmother, who instilled in her a sense of responsibility and perseverance
• As she reached adulthood, Lillian faced the challenges of single motherhood, but she never let her circumstances define her

In an inspiring tale of resilience and determination, Lillian Wagathure, a single mum of three, has accomplished a remarkable feat by building her house from scratch while working in Bahrain.

Lillian grew up as an orphan

Lillian, who hails from the Fly Over area along the Naivasha-Nairobi highway, shared her journey, proving that anything is possible with hard work, determination, and a strong support system.

Narrating her life journey to TUKO.co.ke, Lillian pointed out her life has been marked by challenges from an early age.

Having lost her parents at a young age, she was raised by her paternal grandmother, who played a pivotal role in shaping her life.

As she turned 18, Lillian found herself without parents, but she approached life with an optimistic outlook, embracing adulthood with courage.

"I have grown up as an orphan, but they told me being an orphan ends at 18, so am just an adult with no parents. I was raised by my paternal grandmother since my parents died at an early age," she narrated.

Five years ago, Lillian made the decision to work in Bahrain, leaving her homeland and her support system behind.

Raising three children and being a guardian of one presented numerous challenges, but her unwavering desire to have her own home kept her motivated throughout the years.

Lillian starts building with only KSh 50,000

With limited financial resources, Lillian began her dream of homeownership by setting aside a small amount of KSh 50,000.

Through sheer determination and discipline, Lillian worked hard, making steady progress on her dream house.

Every small contribution, no matter how humble, added up and propelled her closer to her goal.

Today, she stands tall, having almost completed the construction of a beautiful 3-bedroom house on a quarter-acre plot, with a master ensuite and a common toilet.

Speaking from her heart, Lillian encouraged other single women to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams fearlessly.

She emphasised the importance of having a strong support system, acknowledging that her siblings played a crucial role in her journey.

"We are three, and I can say that my siblings have been my support system all along," she said.

Lillian advises others to have faith in what they do

Lillian's advice to others was to always keep the desire burning and to have confidence in the possibility of achieving even the most challenging goals.

Having experienced the trials of a broken marriage in the past, Lillian found the strength to move forward and focus on her family and personal aspirations.

Her eldest son, who recently turned 18 and completed high school last year, is now embarking on a new chapter in life.

Additionally, she takes pride in her 15-year-old daughter, who is currently in Form Two, and her 13-year-old son, who is in Class Eight.

Beyond her achievements, Lillian has a deep passion for community work and charity.

Despite being in a foreign country, she remains connected to her roots and actively participates in philanthropic activities in her village.

Lillian's story is a beacon of hope and inspiration for many, proving that no mountain is insurmountable with the right mindset, dedication, and unwavering faith.

Kakamega lady working in Saudi buys land, builds rentals

In another touching story, a Kakamega woman who works in Saudi Arabia as a househelp bought two land parcels and built rental houses.

Linet Omusula achieved this milestone after working in the middle-east country for ten years, an experience she said has incredibly given her life meaning, the challenges notwithstanding.

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Omusula said she bought the two pieces of land and started building rentals on one of them in 2020.

"I started with six rooms, the ones painted green and orange, which I built in 2020. Then the other one I started last year in June and completed this year in September," she said.