My name is Dr. James Muchiri, a medical doctor with a deep passion for primary healthcare. I come from a quiet village called Gatimu, nestled in Nyandarua County. Not many people often mention their primary school, but I always do—and for one special reason: it allows me to talk about my childhood inspiration, Mrs. Wahome.

Mrs. Wahome was an extraordinary woman, even by today's standards. She lived in Muthaiga and drove a sleek Peugeot 504. Always with a smile, she radiated warmth.

One day, after an English lesson, she signaled for me to follow her to the staffroom. I was terrified. The staffroom was a place where "hardcore" troublemakers were broken down by a group of underpaid and frustrated teachers, battling their own struggles with poverty and depression. But that’s a story for another day.

I was just 11 years old. Instead of the punishment I feared, Mrs. Wahome did something unexpected. She sat me down and talked to me about self-grooming and other basic life lessons. But it wasn’t what she said that stayed with me—it was how she said it, with love and genuine care. In that moment, she made an ADHD kid like me feel seen and valued.

That moment has had a lasting impact on me, and it’s part of what drives me today in my work as the link between Global Fast Fit and communities in Kenya. Our primary focus is disease prevention through exercise, helping people stay healthy and active.

The second mission is uplifting communities—sending children to school, paying their fees, providing uniforms and books, and even connecting them with mentors.

Now, back to my beloved teacher. When I received my first paycheck as a doctor, the first thing I did was search for Mrs. Wahome. When I found her, I asked how I could repay her for the impact she had on my life. With the same grace she had shown years ago, she told me, "When good is done to you, sometimes it’s not about returning it, but extending it to the next person."