Makena Njeri [Courtesy]“My name is Chris Njeri Makena and I am happiness, I’m free and I’m bold”, said former BBC journalist as she started off on her Ted Talk which has since gone viral. It is on this international platform that she publicly came out as a gay woman living in Nairobi, Kenya. Makena, who is no stranger to the public, has on different occasions been linked to Marini Natural CEO Michelle Ntalami whom she has always referred to as a friend. Makena Njeri [Courtesy]What followed thereafter was depression which she battled for three months and added that she lost several friends along the way. Makena Njeri [Courtesy]Coming out boldly on who she really is, is a moment she describes as victorious.

Source: Standard Digital May 20, 2021 08:26 UTC