In the quiet hills of Mung’etha village, nestled in the heart of Kirinyaga County, a child was born—the last of eight, in a home where the scent of brewing hung heavy in the air. His name was Cyrus K, and from the age of five, his hands knew bottles before books, his breath carried spirits before prayers.

When his father found salvation, Cyrus was only eight. But the chains of addiction clung tight. The house changed, but the boy could not. Conflict brewed like the liquor once did, and the streets whispered louder than sermons.

By his teens, Cyrus had forged a gang—young bloods chasing shadows. One theft too many, and the law struck. Eight years in juvenile jail became his sentence. But even iron bars could not hold the storm within. He escaped, vanishing into the chaos of Nairobi’s streets, where crime and drugs became his daily bread.

For six years, he lived among the forgotten—dodging bullets, chasing highs, and burying friends. Two brothers in arms fell to gunfire. And then, in Westlands, during a robbery at Sarit Center, fate struck. A bullet tore through his leg, and with it, the life he once knew.

But pain became prophecy.

From the ashes of violence, Cyrus rose—not with vengeance, but with vision. He returned to Kirinyaga, not as a fugitive, but as a seeker. He studied. He healed. He transformed.

Today, he stands not on crutches, but on conviction. A drug consultant, a youth mentor, and a voice of hope at Cornerstone Family Chapel under the great counsel and Mentorship of the Senior Pastor Nahashon (Pst. Nash). His limp is not weakness—it is a badge of survival. His past is not shame—it is testimony.

And when he speaks, the streets listen. Because he is not just telling a story.

He is the story

From this Ev Cyrus k has flagged hope and here are some lessons he has taught 

1.  Early Exposure Shapes Destiny

Audience: Parents & Teachers

Cyrus’s childhood was steeped in alcohol before he ever held a book. This highlights the critical role of early environments.

2.  Peer Pressure Can Be a Path to Destruction—or Redemption

Audience: Youth

Cyrus formed a gang, driven by the need to belong. But later, he found a new tribe in ministry.

3.  Substance Abuse Is a Symptom, Not Just a Sin

Audience: Parents, Teachers & Church Leaders

Cyrus didn’t start drinking out of rebellion—it was inherited, normalized.

4.  Education Isn’t Just Academic—It’s Transformational

Audience: Youth & Teachers

Cyrus’s turnaround began when he chose to study.

5.  Church Ministry Can Reclaim the Lost

Audience: Church & Community Leaders

Cyrus didn’t just find faith—he became a vessel of hope.