The blind man who’s perfected the art of shiatsu massage

Mr Joseph Njuguna, 35, who went blind 10 years ago earns a living by offering massage to the elderly and sick. [Joseph Kipsang/Standard]

Joseph Njuguna cuts an inspiring figure. At 35, he’s built a massage therapy business along Nakuru’s busy Kanu Street that draws a steady stream of clients.

And while that’s noteworthy enough, what makes Joseph really stand out is how he overcame losing his sight at 25. Joseph sunk into depression, which prompted his parents to take him to a rehabilitation centre. Here, he got life-changing training that’s made him prouder of the person he is today than of who he was before losing his sight.