The Sickly, Smelly Boy - Frankline Okata

Franklin Okata did not have the sort of childhood that regular boys have. He had a medical condition that took the joy out of him well into adulthood. However, through all this, he has experienced something that is greater than pain- The love, patience and strength of family. This is his story at Engage 25.
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  • @shadrackkavoi4514
    @shadrackkavoi45145 жыл бұрын

    Hav worked in several hospitals, One thing hav experienced.Always thank God when u find urself able to do the normal things u think is obvious.Urinating,defecating, breathing,thinking even walking,seeing and able even to hav sense of smell.Aint obvious if by grace!

  • @nailah3492

    @nailah3492

    5 жыл бұрын

    Very true its not normal its by God's grace

  • @lilianchybire9610

    @lilianchybire9610

    5 жыл бұрын

    So true... We tend to take a lot for granted!

  • @wambuitracy4487

    @wambuitracy4487

    5 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes!!

  • @periswanjiru8710

    @periswanjiru8710

    5 жыл бұрын

    Very true ....thank you Jesus

  • @annanyagwencha611

    @annanyagwencha611

    4 жыл бұрын

    True true!..working in a hospital completely humbled me

  • @gathiij
    @gathiij5 жыл бұрын

    Now, since we have seen mwalimu Andrew, can we please,,,, priss😭 see Biko Zulu....

  • @bethruga2556

    @bethruga2556

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeeeees Pleeeeeeease

  • @roselinekiama5819
    @roselinekiama58194 ай бұрын

    The kind of wisdom I get in this site is indescribable

  • @marianerima9404
    @marianerima94045 жыл бұрын

    Mwalimu Andrew, finally we put a face behind the funny man.

  • @mugendimoses

    @mugendimoses

    5 жыл бұрын

    i have always searched for his identity, until today. what a story!

  • @arthurkhamatimuchela8177
    @arthurkhamatimuchela81775 жыл бұрын

    This is the Mwalimu Andrew "the laugh of my life"

  • @evansomondi9398
    @evansomondi93985 жыл бұрын

    Oh Mwalimu Andrew. Had you put on your green kaunda suit and the ECK T-shirt, we would have recognize you earlier. So inspiring.

  • @CoolkenyanInisrael
    @CoolkenyanInisrael5 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Franklin that's encouraging i found myself shouting hallelujah after watching ...i didn't know that teachers can sneak out of school 😅😅😅

  • @wanjikumuhoho5478
    @wanjikumuhoho54785 жыл бұрын

    Glad to finally meet the person behind Staffroom Diary!! Great story. .can't wait to see Fiolina😅😅

  • @victorkipngeno7831
    @victorkipngeno7831 Жыл бұрын

    Mwalimu Andrew's message on empathy rather than sympathy is a strong one. What a story.

  • @adetimahaga1539
    @adetimahaga15393 жыл бұрын

    I guess I’ll never understand human beings, hata such a touching story people still click a thumbs down. Dre, waaah, I expected to see you in a green kaunda 😃, you washed me here. Halafu that day Dr.Kitata of the UoN made us wait for you in ED2 theatre for hours long, you never showed up 😭😭. I’ve been reading you since primary school and I’ll continue to. Love is God and God is love, it’s an energy that if naturally radiated from deep within us to the next person,next creature, makes the world phenomenal. Let’s read more of you. Bless you so much.

  • @perfectacademia4148
    @perfectacademia41485 жыл бұрын

    Oh this is Mwalimu Andrew I just love his sense of humor in his literary works.

  • @Geelittel870
    @Geelittel8702 жыл бұрын

    3yrs later watching this and my take away is despite my condition I don’t need to be healed to be useful…Amen to that!

  • @enockmuyonga9527
    @enockmuyonga95275 жыл бұрын

    A very captivating presentation from my kinsman. I actually laugh foolishly every Sunday when I read the mwalimu Andrew column. The man who scored a strong D- and worships in a church called THOAG (The Holiest Of All Ghosts) Tabernacle Assembly. Kudos omwami!

  • @wanjikumugaciku6172

    @wanjikumugaciku6172

    5 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂 you got me

  • @willywilson3442
    @willywilson34425 жыл бұрын

    Call people by their names but not their conditions(WORD)

  • @fatmanasir6691
    @fatmanasir66915 жыл бұрын

    A story of real bravery&courage People rarely share their stories of shame.. Your written stories of Mwalimu diaries, bring laughter,reminds me of Wahome Mutahi's(Whispers) characters (Appepkolonia

  • @jbdebbielish8483
    @jbdebbielish84835 жыл бұрын

    Watching from Saudi Arabia Nothing Is parmanent Not Even Our Problems

  • @naillahanne4129
    @naillahanne41295 жыл бұрын

    wow am encouraged.my sister is epileptic.but despite that she is a great soul.i love you rhoda

  • @nancyakinyi4555
    @nancyakinyi45553 жыл бұрын

    You remind me of something the bible says that love covers all, accepts all, and endures all. I am happy you were loved so wholly in this world. Great inspiration you are!

  • @wanjiramungailiz2524
    @wanjiramungailiz25244 жыл бұрын

    So this mwalimu Andrew l was a very big fan back in the days 2009 -2010 on sunday nation that’s the page l would always look up for a good Sunday laughter kudos mwalimu 👏

  • @marylindahshitanda7055
    @marylindahshitanda70555 жыл бұрын

    Mwalimu Andrew.... Who would have guessed..... And Yes, you don't need to be healed to be useful

  • @andrewwanyonyi5548
    @andrewwanyonyi55485 жыл бұрын

    Oh My.... Finally I have put a face behind the man who has entertained me every Sunday! Cheers Meeen...It takes boldness to thrive amidst such struggles!

  • @nduxmaryam
    @nduxmaryam5 жыл бұрын

    I had a room mate back in high school who had a bed wetting problem. I stuck by her thro' form 3 and 4 coz nobody else wanted to share a cubicle with her. I would even help her take out the matress. Unfortunately we have lost touch. But she was adorable.

  • @EngageTalk

    @EngageTalk

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are one of a kind. Bless you.

  • @lynmoraah

    @lynmoraah

    4 жыл бұрын

    Look for her in your alumni page and social media.

  • @periswanjiru8710
    @periswanjiru87105 жыл бұрын

    Woooooow identify people with their names not their conditions i love this .....

  • @fridahsimiyu9196
    @fridahsimiyu91965 жыл бұрын

    I get to see mwalimu Andrew. He talks artistically just like his all time stories

  • @floraosendo7819
    @floraosendo78195 жыл бұрын

    Love does conquer all. I enjoy reading Mwisho Wa Lami. I am impressed.

  • @cedrickwandera17
    @cedrickwandera17 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making me a lounging stock in school because of the shape of my head. That bone we have to chew with you Mwalimu 😂😂Such a powerful talk🙏

  • @judikatumo6859
    @judikatumo68595 жыл бұрын

    Oooh this is mwalimu Andrew!! 🔥

  • @wangarimuriithi8748
    @wangarimuriithi87485 жыл бұрын

    I have laughed several times through out this video. Really love conquers all, great family. I've never heard of you before now I'll google Mwalimu Andrew. Teaches us not to take normal bodily functions for granted. Always thank God.

  • @liliekimani6861
    @liliekimani68615 жыл бұрын

    By your name Jehovah Rapha , May the healing power of Jesus manifest in your life in Jesus name...there was a woman with an issue of blood and she got healed. Give reference to God of what He done in the past for others and He will do it for you.

  • @annanyagwencha611

    @annanyagwencha611

    4 жыл бұрын

    lilie kimani AMEN!

  • @johnjimngugi6053
    @johnjimngugi60535 жыл бұрын

    Bed wetting is something that can really lower one's self esteem.. If you the writer of the staff diaries ,this proves that there's a story behind each writer /writing. Great talk

  • @mariaachieng1531

    @mariaachieng1531

    5 жыл бұрын

    He is the writer.

  • @shellymuir8535
    @shellymuir85352 жыл бұрын

    "You don't need to be healed to be useful."

  • @PrimalInformationMedia
    @PrimalInformationMedia5 жыл бұрын

    OMG finally I get the see mwalimu Andrew, the man behind my Sunday dose of laughter

  • @paulangatia284
    @paulangatia2845 жыл бұрын

    Being REAL. And a Champion Runner too! Speak, Franklin

  • @blessedbea5451
    @blessedbea54515 жыл бұрын

    Love is real and conqures everything.....great talk there👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

  • @njerittakent873
    @njerittakent8735 жыл бұрын

    Oooh ! Mwalimu Andrew! My goodness am really glad to finally see the face behind the staff room diary ...

  • @nduxmaryam
    @nduxmaryam5 жыл бұрын

    Waaaaa! This is mwalimu Andew wa mwiso wa lami. I love that column.

  • @queensvilleaccounts9032
    @queensvilleaccounts90325 жыл бұрын

    Finally i get to know the face and brains behind Mwalimu Andrew; my all time favorite Sunday indulgence. Love conquers all.

  • @bonwambua5232
    @bonwambua52325 жыл бұрын

    For a moment I was worried, then I remembered the laugh of your life! Its a beautiful life. Big up Dre ,FOkata.

  • @cshixx
    @cshixx5 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff Mwalimu Andrew. Love conquer all.

  • @shirleyodongo6439
    @shirleyodongo64395 жыл бұрын

    Wow! This is Mwalimu Andrew! I really enjoy your pieces. Nice to put a face to the by line. Inspiring talk. Thank you.

  • @stewartkiseu3914
    @stewartkiseu39145 жыл бұрын

    This is so inspiring! Loved Mwalimu Andrew whenever I get to read the Nation.

  • @joakimgioche6352
    @joakimgioche63525 жыл бұрын

    Oh niwewe mwalimu Andrew....I'm great fun of you...Your story is inspirational

  • @steveykimson3158
    @steveykimson31585 жыл бұрын

    I'm so proud of you sir... that was moving story and May the good Lord keep you strong all the days to come,lesson learned sir.

  • @cici526
    @cici5265 жыл бұрын

    Wow! My former boss, this is amazing, Thank you for this awesome talk. I needed it.

  • @beverlymademba7729
    @beverlymademba77295 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your article. I might as well live in mwisho wa lami. Keep going, way to go!

  • @rankzkate
    @rankzkate5 жыл бұрын

    This brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing your story my colleague

  • @gladysotieno2871
    @gladysotieno28715 жыл бұрын

    Franklin Okata....That's my Boss. So inspiring

  • @kiruishaglas5922
    @kiruishaglas59225 жыл бұрын

    So inspiring, oh and finally I got to see Mwalimu Andrew

  • @teresiamburu4130
    @teresiamburu41305 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Very encouraging,happy to hear the story of the person behind Mwalimu Andrew.

  • @gathigiawahome4316
    @gathigiawahome43165 жыл бұрын

    This changes the perspective on so many levels. Very Encouraging.

  • @alicemuasa5454
    @alicemuasa54545 жыл бұрын

    wow inspired,you are Mwalimu Andrew,I didn't know.Proud of you.

  • @ahenius
    @ahenius5 жыл бұрын

    i salute you man. thanks for the great column of Mwalimu Andrew every Sunday.

  • @jmidunga82
    @jmidunga825 жыл бұрын

    Wow, love really conquers.All the best Omusiani and Jackie

  • @mariemerimuluka8096
    @mariemerimuluka80963 жыл бұрын

    Mwalimu Andrew wooooow!!! I am so glad to put the face to it.

  • @pamelamubuta
    @pamelamubuta5 жыл бұрын

    Wow! What a story! At least now we get to put a face to Mwalimu Andrew.

  • @kittyjack9052
    @kittyjack90525 жыл бұрын

    That's so inspiring sir. Thanks you put a smile on my face.

  • @skeetermwende6221
    @skeetermwende62215 жыл бұрын

    Finally😋😋Mwalimu Andrew.. Such an inspiring story.

  • @paulonana5932
    @paulonana59324 жыл бұрын

    Mwalimu Andrew! I have been reading you religiously for the past ten years. Keep it up!

  • @mingotubesteve
    @mingotubesteve9 ай бұрын

    Wondeful. I also love you column.

  • @plus254ke8
    @plus254ke84 жыл бұрын

    Wow, mwalimu happy to see you. Thanks for sharing your story.

  • @nancymuchiri6853
    @nancymuchiri6853 Жыл бұрын

    Finally, l have known who Mwalimu Andrew is. Congratulations 👏 I have enjoyed reading your articles. Keep going man. You are a brave young man.

  • @elizabethnjau6098
    @elizabethnjau60985 жыл бұрын

    Such an inspiring story, FOkata my former team leader. Kumbe you are mwalimu Andrew! 😅

  • @tonyk9817
    @tonyk98174 жыл бұрын

    Dre! thanks for gracing us with those humorous pieces of writing

  • @batejerezadominic6805
    @batejerezadominic68053 жыл бұрын

    I am deeply humbled, mwalimu andrew is a talented satirical writer..

  • @zadewetu
    @zadewetu5 жыл бұрын

    wah! Finally seen mwalimu Andrew.

  • @musaukelvin2401
    @musaukelvin24015 жыл бұрын

    Good story - love heals every wound

  • @thengures.5899
    @thengures.58994 жыл бұрын

    May God bless you . Staff room diary has always been my favourite.

  • @dancankimani2556
    @dancankimani25565 жыл бұрын

    I SALUTE YOU MAN ...... thank you for sharing

  • @hadassah3560
    @hadassah35605 жыл бұрын

    "You don't need to be healed to be useful " . That right there is an iconic phrase.....bless you for sharing your life.. Psst:Mwalimu Andrew did not replace Whispers in my view there is continuity . It has not only brought a fresh sense of humour with an awesome twist they both would have had to be printed daily if Wahome M was there for your literary work is at par and beyond

  • @ladyru2616
    @ladyru2616 Жыл бұрын

    OOOOOOH WOOOOWWW I'm a big fan of Mwalimu Andrew Mwisho wa lami hahaha laugh of your life and the kaunda suits....YEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Congratulations!!!!

  • @annemwangi2411
    @annemwangi24115 жыл бұрын

    Mwalimu Andrew wow!inspiring.

  • @terryjames6861
    @terryjames6861 Жыл бұрын

    Ooh God,what a strong man,thanks for sharing

  • @samkimani5426
    @samkimani54265 жыл бұрын

    Exciting and inspiring story

  • @michaelkabutu9707
    @michaelkabutu97075 жыл бұрын

    Inspired, Mwalimu keep up

  • @anne-mariekosh5010
    @anne-mariekosh50104 жыл бұрын

    You are blessed, talented and a gift to the world.

  • @annabellwainaina2300
    @annabellwainaina23005 жыл бұрын

    Hi buddy. This is so real and inspiring. Just like you.

  • @dorothykasandi2975
    @dorothykasandi29755 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Very inspiring.

  • @Grish53
    @Grish535 жыл бұрын

    So inspiring may this impact someone life like it has impacted me

  • @daviditeleng1346
    @daviditeleng13465 жыл бұрын

    Waaaaooooohhhh i never saw this coming,kumbe ni wewe mwalimu Dre.

  • @convinemukidanyi864
    @convinemukidanyi864 Жыл бұрын

    Wow 😲. So touching and inspirational

  • @Minister-Delina.
    @Minister-Delina.5 жыл бұрын

    wooooow im truly inspired

  • @janebeardsley7035
    @janebeardsley70354 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Finally met mwalimi Andrew!

  • @leahwanjeri142
    @leahwanjeri1422 жыл бұрын

    Mwalimu Andrew i love your writing

  • @LOICESHIRWA
    @LOICESHIRWA3 жыл бұрын

    Awwww!! this is a way too good talk

  • @wanjikukarua8510
    @wanjikukarua85105 жыл бұрын

    This is Okata....kumbe ni wewe mwalimu Andrew

  • @bumpymaternitywear2143
    @bumpymaternitywear21432 жыл бұрын

    Amazing couple Jaky and Frank,i miss you guys during our CG meetings.

  • @wallacemwangi2795
    @wallacemwangi27955 жыл бұрын

    What a powerful story

  • @bonifacekisuva8632
    @bonifacekisuva86323 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff mwalimu andrew.

  • @benedictkipkemoi-kd5tg
    @benedictkipkemoi-kd5tg2 ай бұрын

    "Call people by their names, not by their conditions"

  • @benardmwangi843
    @benardmwangi8435 жыл бұрын

    Finally I meet mwalimu Andrew 😀😀😀😀😀

  • @kevinswahili1991
    @kevinswahili1991 Жыл бұрын

    Mwalimu I grew up reading your Nation articles right after son of the soil went to be with the Lord

  • @janetngunjiri
    @janetngunjiri5 жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring story. Thank you for sharing it and thank you for Mwalimu Andrew. It is a work of art.

  • @hildanyaga4743
    @hildanyaga47433 жыл бұрын

    Jackie is the Fiolina, the laugh of your life, we have enjoyed staff room diary fo years.

  • @chuxx
    @chuxx4 жыл бұрын

    You make me happy Dre!

  • @florencemawanda6374
    @florencemawanda63745 жыл бұрын

    wow = thank you for sharing

  • @ln2542
    @ln2542Ай бұрын

    Wa!!!! Thank you!!!!

  • @rosaliembarikiwa592
    @rosaliembarikiwa5924 жыл бұрын

    For sure love conquers everything.

  • @dimpleorange5785
    @dimpleorange57853 жыл бұрын

    Thank You Faithful God for making me whole daily.

  • @EngageTalk
    @EngageTalk5 жыл бұрын

    Watch, Subscribe and Share. It may be what someone needs to hear. kzread.info

  • @hellenkamau1121
    @hellenkamau11215 жыл бұрын

    Aaaaah now i can put a face to ever the full of drama mwalimu andrew 🤣