About the Author
I’m Achieng Okoth, a dynamic business leader passionate about driving strategic growth and positive impact. My career has taken me across East Africa, South Africa, China, the Middle East, and now Canada. In 2022, I was recognized among Kenya’s Top 40 Under 40, and I serve as a mentor at Greenhorn Mentorship. My siblings and I also founded the HOPA Foundation, supporting education for orphaned and vulnerable children.
I hold degrees from the University of Nairobi (BCom Finance), Oxford Brookes University (BSc Accounting), and London Business School (MBA).
Let’s connect: LinkedIn
My Writing Journey
I’ve always loved reading, especially non-fiction, but writing found me during one of life’s most difficult seasons.
In 2012, both my parents were diagnosed with stage 4 cancer—my father with prostate cancer, and months later, my mother with bile duct cancer. They passed away within weeks of each other. Through it all, I watched my mother hold on to her faith with remarkable strength, praying until her final breath.
After the funeral, as life resumed, I began reflecting on the legacy my parents left behind—their daily lessons of love, unity, hard work, and above all, their unwavering faith in God. I wanted to preserve these lessons for future generations.
Initially, I intended to write their story only for our family. But as the story evolved, others encouraged me to share it more widely. That’s how “Colours of Life” was born—my debut book.
You can find it here:
📘 Amazon
📘 Nuria
All proceeds go to the HOPA Foundation.
About Colours of Life
Colours of Life tells the real-life story of a couple whose resilience and sacrifices laid the foundation for future generations. It explores the balance of tradition and modernity, the power of family values, and the courage to rise above limitations.
Through their journey—rooted in faith, perseverance, and hope—this book honors the past while inspiring the future. It’s a celebration of legacy, a call to remember where we come from, and a reminder that what we build today can bless generations to come.
