I lost a job for ‘burudikaing’ with wazee

Bolton Majale- Proprietor Boltech Limited

1. Education

I have Higher diploma in electronic engineering.

 2. Experience

I have three years of dealing with big corporate entities in the mobile phone industry. Before, I worked with Nokia as a technician then joined Samsung Kenya.

3. Awards/Recognition (If any)

None

4. First Job/First Salary

Salesman I earned Sh2000 per month

5. Worst Job/Best Job

I don’t believe bad jobs exist. My best job was working for Samsung as a smart phone engineer.

6. First Neighbourhood/Current hoood

Umoja 2 was my first hood. Currently I live in Harambee Sacco court.

7. Worst mistake

I was handed dismissal letter for ‘kuburudika na wazee’.

Missed opportunity

I missed a Samsung dealership because I couldn’t afford Sh1m for goodwill.

9. One thing I can’t give away

My better half.

10. Most embarrassing moment

One of my shops was being impounded by auctioneers while my clients were waiting at the reception. The landlord had failed to pay rent.

11. One thing I regret

Missing my daughter’s birthday party while attending to a client.

12. Unforgettable person/proudest moment

My mother who invested in my education.

13. Best advise ever

Once born a man you must die like a man. Fight to the last breath.

—As narrated to Mwaura Samora