Nairobi electrical engineer breaks hearts after resorting to grave maintenance job: "Nimejitolea"

• John Macharia Kamau resorted to working as a grave maintainer after failing to secure a well-paying, permanent job aligned with his profession
• Speaking to NGBREAKINGNEWS, he opened up about how he landed the job at a cemetery in Nairobi county and the challenges he encounters in his line of work
• The hardworking 33-year-old also spoke about his family and the difficult circumstances that pushed him to seek any available employment

A man from Southlands, Nairobi county, has opened up about his hustle after a video of him went viral on social media.

John Macharia Kamau works at Lang’ata Cemetery as a grave maintainer, a job he never imagined he would be doing but embraced for the sake of his family.

The 33-year-old accepted the role as his main source of income to support his wife and daughter, who live far from him.

Speaking to NGBREAKINGNEWS, Kamau reflected on his childhood, education, career journey, challenges, and appeal for support.

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“I was born into a humble background where we did not have much. I went to school but only reached Form Three because of school fees. That marked the end of my high school education. Years later, I went back to study electrical engineering.

However, most of my engineering skills came through practice. I learned by working in the field and handling projects, which gave me experience. Unfortunately, that never translated into stable employment. I have looked for job opportunities, but it is difficult to find a job these days,” he said.

Where does Macharia works?

Macharia explained that before offering his services at Lang’ata Cemetery, he worked in a warehouse alongside a few family members.

Unfortunately, the work was not well-paying, and he only did it for a few months before another opportunity emerged and became his main hustle.

“Someone approached me one day and told me about working at a cemetery. He wanted me to build a grave for his loved one and later maintain it and make it beautiful. That is how I got into this hustle.

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I have been working here for several months. It is not actually a full-time job. I volunteer my services. I hate seeing people sad and crying. I do not like seeing people heartbroken, so because of that, you will always find me here. If anyone also needs my services, I am always available,” he said.

Macharia opens up about challenges at work

Macharia noted that because he largely volunteers his services, he faces many challenges, especially financially, as some clients fail to pay him.

He does not earn a fixed income because his work depends on demand, and unfortunately, some people do not recognise his efforts.

“Sometimes you do work for people, and they promise to pay, but end up not paying. However, that will never stop me because I do what I do from my heart. I do it with passion and love. Still, I would appreciate fair compensation whenever we have an agreement.

I can install CCTV cameras and do electrical wiring. If there is anyone out there who can offer me a job, I would be grateful. I am the breadwinner of my family. I lost my sister, whom I dearly loved, and as the second-born, my family looks up to me,” he said.

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He also called out Raila Odinga’s daughter and urged her to stay away from politics, attracting criticism from some social media users.

In a video he shared, Omosh was seen at Raila’s gravesite, joining cleaners in maintaining the area after a heavy downpour.

Source: NGBREAKINGNEWS