They told me my teenage son had died in Mogadishu as a suicide bomber

Forced to flee from home after her son joined terror outtfit, HIDAYA WANJIRU sank into depression on learning of his death. She tells JAEL MUSUMBA about her new life as a motivational speaker.

Tell us a bit about your son. 
I gave birth to my first born son at the tender age of 19 years. That was in 1998 and I was living in Majengo slums. His father died in 2008, and as a single mother, I raised him with good morals. I did all I could to give him a good life; he never lacked nor struggled. My son was the kind of child that every parent dreams of. He was supportive, respectful and loyal. He loved listening to sermons and never missed Madrasa, he had a promising vision. Until he turned 13 years old.