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Aiming for the big leagues: Actress Jackline Wambui Kaboi shares her success story

Jackline Wambui Kaboi

“Things just don’t happen, they are made to happen,” is a belief that 28-year-old actress, scriptwriter and voice-over artist Jackline Wambui Kaboi holds with passion. She talks about the numerous hurdles she faced and how she rose, against all odds, to become a success story in the local film industry

It is a beautiful and peaceful evening in Nairobi and upcoming but talented guitarist Maryanne Mutuko is well into a performance at an entertainment joint. There is a special guest in the audience today -- celebrity artiste Mark Tumiso. He is so impressed by her performance, he invites her to perform for him in private. The request strikes Maryanne as odd but, because she is excited about the opportunity which could be a big break for her career, she ignores the feeling and agrees to join Mark in his hotel suite.

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