In September 2012, Paul Kirungi arrived at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, with one goal in mind, to pursue the American dream. Paul had decided to leave behind a burgeoning journalism career that he had carved out at Kisementi-based Capital FM to pursue better opportunities in the USA. “It was a leap of faith for me. “ Paul tells me. “I was excited for this new chapter in my life.” Just like any new migrant to a new place, he knew he had to find a way to survive and get his new life started. His first job…




