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Vincent grew up in Nakuru, a place known for its lake and wildlife. But, when his parents separated he and his siblings were forced to choose. Vincent chose his father, moving to Eldoret at the end of secondary school.
This shift brought instability. Vincent lacked the guidance and support he needed, falling into negative peer groups and eventually struggling with drug addiction.
Hoping for a better future, he enrolled in a short course and started attending youth engagement forums hosted by Edmund Rice Eldoret Empowerment Program.
The team spoke about life skills, human rights, mentorship, and positive pathways for young people. They addressed addiction, poor mental health, and lack of opportunities with honesty and compassion.
“I was attracted to how they addressed issues affecting young people. I asked if I could volunteer, and I was immediately registered as a youth beneficiary.”
Through mentoring, life skills, and psychosocial support, Vincent gained clarity, hope, and a renewed sense of purpose. He overcame addiction and now channels his energy into building the kind of community he once needed.
“EREEP has enabled me to view life in a different and positive perspective.”
After undergoing training, Vincent became a part-time volunteer. Today, he mentors and supports other young people in Langas. The program promotes healthy decision‑making, and ensures safe environments for vulnerable young people in Langas. His lived experience gives weight to his voice—and hope to those who hear him.
Vincent’s goals reflect the heart of EREEP’s mission:
To help build a safer, more empowered Langas
“I hope to become someone children and young people in Langas can look up to.”
Vincent represents hundreds of young people in Langas whose lives can be transformed with the right support. EREEP meets them where they are—amid poverty, instability, and risk—and walks with them toward a future shaped by confidence, rights awareness, skills, and opportunity, strengthening an entire community.
