This archive report was first published on 21 August 2020.
Joseph Irungu, alias Jowie, spent 500 days in prison for Monicah Kimani's murder, a period he has described as a time when all his 'friends' abandoned him.
Published on August 21, 2020, Jowie's experience has taught him valuable lessons about friendship, family, and personal growth.
One of the most important lessons Jowie should learn is the importance of investing in himself. He should love and pamper himself while he can, because tomorrow is not guaranteed.
He now knows who his true friends are, and instead of living a 'parte after parte' kind of life, he should develop himself. He can never recover the 500 days he lost.
Another lesson Jowie should learn is the value of investing in his family. His family stood by him despite everything he was going through. He is lucky to have such a family, and he should think twice before taking them for granted.
Moreover, Jowie should learn that no one owes him anything. He might feel like his friends failed him, but no one owes him anything. He chose to live certain lifestyles, and now he must deal with the consequences.
He should also learn that the 'Boys Club' is overrated. He should choose people who help him grow, not people who help him fail. When he wins, everyone wants to be associated with him, but when he loses, he will be alone.
Lastly, Jowie should learn that prison is not a vacation. He has experienced the harsh prison life firsthand, and he should aim to live a better life than he did before all this drama began.
