My name is Peter Kilonzo, and for a long time, I believed loyalty was my strongest shield.
I lived in Machakos town, where I owned a small construction supply business that served contractors across the county. The person I trusted most was not just a friend, but someone I considered family.
We had grown up together, struggled together, and shared dreams of success. I believed we were unbreakable. I never imagined that the same person would one day become the architect of my downfall.
When my business started growing, I brought him closer. I made him my right-hand man.
He knew my clients, my suppliers, my passwords, and my financial plans. I trusted him with cash collections and allowed him to speak on my behalf. People respected him because they respected me. I felt proud that we were winning together.
What I didn’t know was that while I was building openly, he was working quietly to replace me.…CONTINUE READING