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Be yourself and achieve your dream

By Thorn Mulli

Six-year-old Mwikali loved watching modelling shows on television. She hoped to be a model, but according to mother, only when she was old enough — like the tall and beautiful ladies glamorously strutting on walkways. So Mwikali resolved to appear older than she really was.

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