The Sickly, Smelly Boy - Frankline Okata

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  • Опубліковано 3 лип 2019
  • 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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КОМЕНТАРІ • 175

  • @shadrackkavoi4514
    @shadrackkavoi4514 5 років тому +123

    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!

  • @gathiij
    @gathiij 5 років тому +54

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

  • @roselinekiama5819
    @roselinekiama5819 4 місяці тому +2

    The kind of wisdom I get in this site is indescribable

  • @marianerima9404
    @marianerima9404 5 років тому +47

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

    • @mugendimoses
      @mugendimoses 5 років тому +3

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

  • @arthurkhamatimuchela8177
    @arthurkhamatimuchela8177 5 років тому +22

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

  • @evansomondi9398
    @evansomondi9398 5 років тому +15

    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
    @CoolkenyanInisrael 5 років тому +26

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

  • @wanjikumuhoho5478
    @wanjikumuhoho5478 5 років тому +21

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

  • @victorkipngeno7831
    @victorkipngeno7831 Рік тому +3

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

  • @perfectacademia4148
    @perfectacademia4148 5 років тому +16

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

  • @adetimahaga1539
    @adetimahaga1539 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @Geelittel870
    @Geelittel870 2 роки тому +3

    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!

  • @fatmanasir6691
    @fatmanasir6691 5 років тому +5

    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

  • @willywilson3442
    @willywilson3442 5 років тому +7

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

  • @wanjiramungailiz2524
    @wanjiramungailiz2524 4 роки тому +3

    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
    @marylindahshitanda7055 5 років тому +4

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

  • @naillahanne4129
    @naillahanne4129 5 років тому +6

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

  • @jbdebbielish8483
    @jbdebbielish8483 5 років тому +5

    Watching from Saudi Arabia
    Nothing Is parmanent
    Not Even Our Problems

  • @periswanjiru8710
    @periswanjiru8710 5 років тому +4

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

  • @floraosendo7819
    @floraosendo7819 5 років тому +11

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

  • @nancyakinyi4555
    @nancyakinyi4555 3 роки тому +3

    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!

  • @enockmuyonga9527
    @enockmuyonga9527 5 років тому +9

    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!

  • @judikatumo6859
    @judikatumo6859 5 років тому +5

    Oooh this is mwalimu Andrew!! 🔥

  • @wangarimuriithi8748
    @wangarimuriithi8748 5 років тому +9

    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.

  • @PrimalInformationMedia
    @PrimalInformationMedia 5 років тому +3

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

  • @andrewwanyonyi5548
    @andrewwanyonyi5548 5 років тому +4

    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!

  • @paulangatia284
    @paulangatia284 5 років тому +2

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

  • @bonwambua5232
    @bonwambua5232 5 років тому

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

  • @fridahsimiyu9196
    @fridahsimiyu9196 5 років тому +4

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

  • @nduxmaryam
    @nduxmaryam 5 років тому +15

    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 років тому +2

      You are one of a kind. Bless you.

    • @lynmoraah
      @lynmoraah 4 роки тому +1

      Look for her in your alumni page and social media.

  • @gathigiawahome4316
    @gathigiawahome4316 5 років тому +1

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

  • @cici526
    @cici526 5 років тому +3

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

  • @njerittakent873
    @njerittakent873 5 років тому +1

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

  • @queensvilleaccounts9032
    @queensvilleaccounts9032 5 років тому +1

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

  • @ahenius
    @ahenius 5 років тому

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

  • @cedrickwandera17
    @cedrickwandera17 Рік тому +1

    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🙏

  • @kittyjack9052
    @kittyjack9052 5 років тому +2

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

  • @stewartkiseu3914
    @stewartkiseu3914 5 років тому +3

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

  • @beverlymademba7729
    @beverlymademba7729 5 років тому +5

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

  • @blessedbea5451
    @blessedbea5451 5 років тому +2

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

  • @steveykimson3158
    @steveykimson3158 5 років тому +3

    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.

  • @rankzkate
    @rankzkate 5 років тому +3

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

  • @shirleyodongo6439
    @shirleyodongo6439 5 років тому +5

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

  • @paulonana5932
    @paulonana5932 4 роки тому

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

  • @nduxmaryam
    @nduxmaryam 5 років тому

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

  • @teresiamburu4130
    @teresiamburu4130 5 років тому

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

  • @kiruishaglas5922
    @kiruishaglas5922 5 років тому

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

  • @liliekimani6861
    @liliekimani6861 5 років тому +7

    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.

  • @shellymuir8535
    @shellymuir8535 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @cshixx
    @cshixx 5 років тому +1

    Good stuff Mwalimu Andrew. Love conquer all.

  • @alicemuasa5454
    @alicemuasa5454 5 років тому +1

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

  • @pamelamubuta
    @pamelamubuta 5 років тому +1

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

  • @joakimgioche6352
    @joakimgioche6352 5 років тому +1

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

  • @jmidunga82
    @jmidunga82 5 років тому +2

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

  • @nancymuchiri6853
    @nancymuchiri6853 Рік тому

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

  • @skeetermwende6221
    @skeetermwende6221 5 років тому

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

  • @mariemerimuluka8096
    @mariemerimuluka8096 3 роки тому

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

  • @gladysotieno2871
    @gladysotieno2871 5 років тому +1

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

  • @plus254ke8
    @plus254ke8 5 років тому

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

  • @tonyk9817
    @tonyk9817 4 роки тому

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

  • @elizabethnjau6098
    @elizabethnjau6098 5 років тому +4

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

  • @johnjimngugi6053
    @johnjimngugi6053 5 років тому +15

    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

  • @batejerezadominic6805
    @batejerezadominic6805 3 роки тому

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

  • @musaukelvin2401
    @musaukelvin2401 5 років тому +2

    Good story - love heals every wound

  • @thengures.5899
    @thengures.5899 4 роки тому

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

  • @anne-mariekosh5010
    @anne-mariekosh5010 4 роки тому

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

  • @Grish53
    @Grish53 5 років тому

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

  • @samkimani5426
    @samkimani5426 5 років тому +2

    Exciting and inspiring story

  • @annabellwainaina2300
    @annabellwainaina2300 5 років тому

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

  • @dancankimani2556
    @dancankimani2556 5 років тому

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

  • @mingotubesteve
    @mingotubesteve 9 місяців тому

    Wondeful. I also love you column.

  • @dorothykasandi2975
    @dorothykasandi2975 5 років тому +1

    Wow! Very inspiring.

  • @terryjames6861
    @terryjames6861 Рік тому

    Ooh God,what a strong man,thanks for sharing

  • @zadewetu
    @zadewetu 5 років тому +2

    wah! Finally seen mwalimu Andrew.

  • @wallacemwangi2795
    @wallacemwangi2795 5 років тому +1

    What a powerful story

  • @Minister-Delina.
    @Minister-Delina. 5 років тому +1

    wooooow im truly inspired

  • @annemwangi2411
    @annemwangi2411 5 років тому

    Mwalimu Andrew wow!inspiring.

  • @michaelkabutu9707
    @michaelkabutu9707 5 років тому

    Inspired, Mwalimu keep up

  • @bumpymaternitywear2143
    @bumpymaternitywear2143 2 роки тому

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

  • @LOICESHIRWA
    @LOICESHIRWA 3 роки тому

    Awwww!! this is a way too good talk

  • @chuxx
    @chuxx 4 роки тому

    You make me happy Dre!

  • @convinemukidanyi864
    @convinemukidanyi864 Рік тому

    Wow 😲. So touching and inspirational

  • @daviditeleng1346
    @daviditeleng1346 5 років тому

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

  • @amerudi111
    @amerudi111 5 років тому +1

    Great testimonial

  • @fabiansiganga
    @fabiansiganga 5 років тому +3

    Love conquers all..

  • @florencemawanda6374
    @florencemawanda6374 5 років тому

    wow = thank you for sharing

  • @kevinswahili1991
    @kevinswahili1991 Рік тому

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

  • @janebeardsley7035
    @janebeardsley7035 4 роки тому

    Nice! Finally met mwalimi Andrew!

  • @ladyru2616
    @ladyru2616 Рік тому

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

  • @dimpleorange5785
    @dimpleorange5785 3 роки тому

    Thank You Faithful God for making me whole daily.

  • @hadassah3560
    @hadassah3560 5 років тому +5

    "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

  • @leahwanjeri142
    @leahwanjeri142 2 роки тому

    Mwalimu Andrew i love your writing

  • @janetngunjiri
    @janetngunjiri 5 років тому +2

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

  • @ln2542
    @ln2542 2 місяці тому

    Wa!!!! Thank you!!!!

  • @hellenkamau1121
    @hellenkamau1121 5 років тому +3

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

  • @wanjikukarua8510
    @wanjikukarua8510 5 років тому +2

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

  • @bonifacekisuva8632
    @bonifacekisuva8632 3 роки тому

    Great stuff mwalimu andrew.

  • @anniemuisyo6327
    @anniemuisyo6327 Рік тому

    what a father God bless him.

  • @hildanyaga4743
    @hildanyaga4743 3 роки тому

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

  • @benedictkipkemoi-kd5tg
    @benedictkipkemoi-kd5tg 3 місяці тому +1

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