They say nothing is handed to you on a silver platter, and I agree with that.

You have to earn it by working hard regardless of where you came from, and former Citizen TV's Swahili presenter Kanze Dena- Mararo is among the few celebrities who are a perfect example of this.

The State House spokesperson ametoka mbali. The mother of one, who is a living proof that hard work pays, was among the famous clique of presenters back in the day who made the media industry what it is today.

Known for her mastery of the Swahili language, Kanze Dena continues to shine.

Kanze shared her old images giving us a rare glimpse into her childhood memories.

She looked young and innocent posing alongside her two male classmates (in class 8) back in the day.