LOCS GONE & LIFEGONE - When Job Desperation Leads to Identity Sacrifice and Tragic Bets.

LOCS GONE & LIFEGONE - When Job Desperation Leads to Identity Sacrifice and Tragic Bets.

Watch the tragic reality of Kenya's youth job struggle and dangerous social pressures unfold.
​In this gripping special report, we delve into two recent, heartbreaking incidents that expose the harsh realities facing young Kenyans today:
​✂️ Shaving Away Identity for a Job... Only to be Rejected
​Meet the young man who made the difficult, deeply personal sacrifice of shaving his beloved dreadlocks, believing it was the only way to secure a job in a conservative corporate environment.
​He went "clean-shaven" to fit the mold, to show his commitment—only to be cruelly turned away. His desperate plea, "I will do anything to serve, and the police should know that I tried," is a potent symbol of the immense pressure and despair felt by talented youth constantly fighting for a chance in a tight job market. We explore the deep-seated biases in hiring practices and the price of conforming.
​🍺 Deadly Bet: The Alcohol Challenge that Claimed a Life
​We also cover the tragic and viral story of a Kenyan man who died after competing with his friends in a dangerous alcohol consumption challenge. What started as a casual social gathering in Nandi County ended in disaster.
​This segment examines the dangerous trend of "alcohol challenges" and bets among Kenyan youth, often driven by boredom, peer pressure, or an escape from financial stress. Hear witness accounts and the response from authorities as they investigate this preventable tragedy.
​🔥 Join the conversation:
​What is the biggest obstacle facing Kenyan youth in the job market?
​Should companies revise their 'professional' grooming policies?
​How can we curb the dangerous culture of high-stakes drinking challenges?
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