I Had No Idea That the Person I Trusted Most Would Turn Against Me, He Says, And When I Finally Found Out How They Manipulated Everyone Around Me, Stole My Money, and Tried to Ruin My Life, I Felt Like the Ground Had Vanished Beneath My Feet
My name is Peter Kilonzo, and for a long time, I believed loyalty was my strongest shield. I lived in Machakos town, where I owned a small construction supply business that served contractors across the county. The person I trusted most was not just a friend, but someone I considered family. We had grown up together, struggled together, and shared dreams of success. I believed we were unbreakable. I never imagined that the same person would one day become the architect of my downfall.
When my business started growing, I brought him closer. I made him my right-hand man. He knew my clients, my suppliers, my passwords, and my financial plans. I trusted him with cash collections and allowed him to speak on my behalf. People respected him because they respected me. I felt proud that we were winning together. What I didn’t know was that while I was building openly, he was working quietly to replace me.
The first signs appeared slowly. Payments delayed without explanation. Clients complained about promises I never made. Some suppliers started demanding cash upfront, claiming I was unreliable. I felt confused and frustrated. Every time I asked him what was happening, he reassured me. “Don’t worry, I’ll handle it,” he said. I believed him. That trust blinded me to the truth unfolding right in front of me.
