I am competing for Light of Autism Kenya.

My name is Keith Mwangi, I am 20 years old. I am a student at kestrel Manor School. I am autistic which means I have challenges with social skills and speech. I don't interact well with other people because of my limited speech. My hobbies are swimming, bike riding and travelling.  I like eating nyama choma, chicken and chips and I also like playing with my sisters and brothers. I don't like loud music, heights, dogs and people staring at me. 

I am competing for Light of Autism Kenya.

Am Breton Gitahi Gicheru ,
18years & student . My hobbies swimming & travelling.
Like praying, watching football & gadgets.
Dislike bullying.

I am competing for Light of Autism Kenya.

FABIAN CHENJEMA NYANGE

 10 YEARS OLD

STUDENT & ATYPICAL

HOBBIES: WATCHING TV, PLAYING VIDEO GAMES

LIKES: OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES (SWIMMING, SKATING ETC)

DISLIKES: INTERACTING WITH OTHER CHILDREN

FABIAN HAD A LATE DIAGNOSIS IN THAT HIS AUTISTIC CONDITION WAS WELL DETERMINED WHEN HE WAS FOUR YEARS OLD.

I am competing for Light of Autism Kenya.

Eric Omari Thuo

 Student

I want to make a difference, share hope and be an example.

If crowned winner:

I would use the chance to create awareness on Autism and share the challenges faced by people living with Autism. I would represent us well and speak out for us.

The challenges I would tackle:

I would seek help in tackling challenges faced by people living with autismlike lack of equal employment opportunities, lack of enough learning facilities and lack of enough government support. I would also let others know that people living with autism should be treated with respect 

I can do it.

I am competing for Light of Autism Kenya.

My name is Darian Mbote. I am Thirteen years old. My family is made up of My Father, Mother, two

brothers, and one sister.

I am a student at Kestrel Manor School In year eight .My favourite subjects are English, Kiswahili, Maths

and ICT.

I am competing in Mr Autism light to get an opportunity to show my talent.

I would like to be Mr Autism because I would like to be confident and use my talent to be a farmer

when I grow up and take care of animals from people who mistreat them

I am competing for Miss Autism Kenya.

My name is Naomi Njeri Mugo.I am a 22 years old born again Christian.I am a special needs educator by

profession.

I would like to change the world view that Autism is not just a disorder, but it is an exceptional ability

that needs to be embraced and nurtured.

When granted a chance I will work and use all possible medias to creat awareness and educate the

society about Autism Spectrum Disorders. I will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure

that people understand how to cope with Autism.

I will major on challenges such as social stigma and rejection through creating awareness. Social phobia

by encouraging parents and individuals with Autism to focus on the strengths and encourage social

interaction.

Acceptance as parents and the society together with early intervention is the key to maximize on these

exceptional abilities.

I am competing for Mr. Autism Kenya.

My name is Stephen Otieno. A 22-year-old model and a student at The Kabete National Polytechnic. I decided to join this competition because, I saw this as an opportunity to help those having ASD to be able to cope easily with their daily activities. If crowned the winner today, I would use this opportunity to create awareness about Autism. The first challenge I would tackle is the negativity towards those with the condition. I would also wish to tackle the issue of neglecting those with the condition in society. Autism is not a disability it is a different ability.

I am competing for Miss Autism Kenya.

My name is Annette Sipatoi Ronkoine, 22 yr old student  of Law at the Mount Kenya University.I am competing for Light Mr and Miss Autism because I realize the need for people in special circumstances to be supported being a beneficiary of goodwill and support from different people myself .

Should I be crowned the winner,I will run a heightened campaign in association with other organizations that deal with ASD to create awareness and demistify  the cultural perception of  autism .I would tackle the challenges of stigma and isolation that are a result of a wide misunderstanding of ASD. This will ensure that autistic people become functional people of society and live up to their full potential.

I am competing for Mr. Autism Kenya.

I believe Mr. Autism will give me a platform to be able to easily bring a change in the community for

those with autism more-so in achieving their dreams.

If I were crowned the winner, I would help in educating the public about autism and how to relate

with person(s) with autism

The major challenges I would tackle are getting financial need for those struggling with person(s)

with autism and ensure their loved ones get equal rights

It is important to educate the general public on how to aid those with autism by ensuring they get

proper care & love and proper treatment regardless of their religious or cultural background.

I am competing for Miss Autism Kenya.

I am Merab Adisa  twenty years old and a student.

I am competing for Miss Autism Kenya.

My name is JOYCE NYANGE, 14 years old, a student, having just completed my KCPE exams.

I have a brother, my immediate follower who is autistic. I have therefore experienced first-hand how he struggles with doing simple life activities like buttoning his shirt, and how my parents are trying their best to help him out so that he becomes independent now and in future. This, amongst other reasons has pushed me to compete for the

Light Mr. and Miss Autism, so that I may get a chance to learn more about people living with disabilities and many other challenges that face young boys and girls out there.

I will do more research and strive to learn more about various conditions which affectchildren if crowned the winner in this competition. This will help me in  bringing awareness to people who do not have enough information on how to handle such conditions in children.

Special children living in remote areas do not get much help compared to those living in towns and this is a big challenge. I will take this as a personal initiative to reach families with such children and living in remote areas, and see how I can be able to help them get the services they need such as therapies, nutrition and learning programs..

I am competing for Miss Autism Kenya.

I am a student from Kenyatta University Main Campus pursuing a bachelors degree in Economics and Statistics

I am competing for Light Miss Autism simply because I dont support discrimination and I believe everyone is equal and no one should be looked down upon or intimidated because everyone has equal power to stand out and speak his mind or her mind.

If crowned the winner of Light Miss Autism,I will create awareness to encourage people to be contented in who they are and to be confident in their conditions because being different is what makes you stand out and be unique therefore be proud of your condition and embrase it because everyone was born with a purpose.

Some of the challenges I would want to tackle are; Encourage everyone to accept their conditions the way they are. 

Encourage everyone to embrace their conditions and be proud of them.

Encourage everyone to have a purpose in life and pursue their dreams and goals because everyone was born a star.

I believe that you can be whoever you want to be as long as you work hard and believe in God and remember you never fail until you give up.

I am competing for Miss Autism Kenya.

My name is My name is Maryanne Mwisa. I'm 23 years old. I'm currently a fourth year student pursing bachelor of Criminal Justice. 

Lack of appropriate school placement of autistic children.

I am competing for Light of Autism Kenya.

My name is Leonard Omondi Odhiambo.

I am 17 years old.

I am a Grade 9 student at Kenya Community Centre for Learning.

I am slightly autistic.

My hobbies are watching videos and playing games on my phone and tablet, watching cartoons on TV.

I like to spend time with my family, use my smartphone and laptop.

My dislikes are being in noisy places and around noisy people, if routined to do something, it’s difficult to change

otherwise

In addition to this, I am very disciplined and humbled boy.

I am competing for Light of Autism Kenya.

My name is Victoria Wanjiru Chege. 

I am sixteen years old, a student at Kenya Community Centre for learning(KCCL) in class post 16. I am competing for Miss autism so that I can get a chance to win the crown. I would wish to get the crown so that I can help people and create awareness to people so that they can understand children with autism. I am a dyslexic child. My hobbies are watching reality families, modelling and practicing make up. I dislike  loud noise and like plaiting hair.

I am competing for Miss Autism Kenya.

I'm 18 years old.

A student in the Nairobi School of Aviation. I'm competing for miss Autism Kenya because I want to create awareness about Autism across  the country. If I was crowned Miss Autism,, i would ensure zero discrimination against against autistic people across the country and beyond. The challenges I would tackle as Miss Autism, is the challenge of Healthcare and education, which mostly affect autistic people.

I am competing for Miss Autism Kenya.

Name: ANZAZI CHAKA

I am competing Miss Autism Kenya.

My name is Vivian Maloba.

I am 22 years old , currently pursuing a diploma in Journalism at the EAICS.I joined this pageant because with it comes numerous benefits like ;new experiences, service opportunities, networking and a platform to represent people and express myself.

I am competing for Miss  Autism Kenya.

JULIET WAMBUI NJOROGE.

AGE: 21

OCCUPATION: STUDENT AT MOUT KENYA UNIVERSITY

PURSUING DEGREE IN PRIMARY EDUCATION AND A

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER.

I am contesting for light Mr and Miss Autism Kenya so that I can

champion for the end of stigma that is faced by individuals living with

Autism .If I am crowned miss Autism Kenya , I will collaborate with organizations that promote autism awareness and educate members of the society on the importance of embracing individuals living with autism.

This will result to the end of stigmatization and a society that appreciates the differences of individuals living with autism. Every great journey starts with a step , ending stigmatization is my step.

I am competing for Mr.  Autism Kenya.

My name is Evans Muthuri,23 years old.

I’m a certified and a qualified clinical officer, now taking degree in pharmacy at Kenya Methodist University.

I’m hereby contesting for Light Mr. and miss Autism Kenya in order to help eradicate the negative public sensation towards those with the disorder.

If I we’re crowned as the winner I would give awareness to the public on what autism is and how to manage it.

Challenges that I would tackle includes neglection of children with the disorder and mishandling those affected by it.

I'm good and friendly in Public relations.

I am competing for Mr.  Autism Kenya.

Name: Peterson Gichure.

Age:24.

Occupation: model/model coach/entrepreneur.

Talents: story telling, football, entrepreneurship

Hobbies: Reading, watching documentaries,

Skills: leadership, entrepreneurship.

Measurements.

Height: 170cm (6.1ft).

Shoulders: 22.

Chest:35.

Arm length 25.

Sleeve length: 28.

Waist: 31.

Thigh: 22.

Trouser length: 41.

Round ankle: 6.

REASON FOR COMPETING.

Being a model who is determined and well focused in bringing change, it gives me the

motivation and the streng to compete to being the king of autism where I want to share the

given crown and ensure my title is well governed and worked to towards changing the autism

society.

CROWNED THE WINNER.

If crowned the winner, I will ensure to change the mentality of people living with autism to show

them they are like any other normal human being,to fight for them to have equal job rights,to be

accepted in the society and be accepted as they are. Having to work with all the governmental

and non-governmental organisation I will work to my level best to accomplish all set as the tittle

holder.

CHALLENGES TO TACKLE.

1. Lack of equal rights for people living with autism.

2. Lack of job opportunities for the autism society.

3. Absence of awareness for people living with autism.

4. Education for people taking care of people living with

I am competing for Miss Autism Kenya.

Name: Martha Wanjiru Chege

I am competing for Light of  Autism Kenya.

Name- Beckett Brevyn
8years
Learner
Non verbal
Gymnastics
Likes singing rythms
Dislikes Noise environment
He has very low concentrations, very hyperactive,

I am competing for Light of  Autism Kenya.

Name : Vincent Muhoro Kamau

I am competing for Light of Autism Kenya.

Michelle is 5yrs old, diagnosed with Autism while she was 3.6yrs old. She goes to Holmeside School in Karen, and loves being in company of her teachers and friends.
Favorite Colour: Red
Favorite meal: Rice and Beans.
Favorite Fruit: Melon

Hobbies:
1. Swimming
2. Travelling
3. Watching specific cartoons
4. Snacking
5. School activities

Dislikes:
1. Noise
2. Too much light
3. Big animals e.g dogs

Current Challenges;
1. Non Verbal
2. Quickly irritated

MODEL: Sunday Akula