- Alfred Kebaso was only 13 when he lost his sight after a failed surgery just before his KCSE exams
- The development forced him to learn Braille, rebuild his confidence, and redefine his future from scratch
- Despite the early struggles, he beat the odds to become an aviation lawyer at Kenya Airways
At just 13 years old, Alfred Kebaso’s life changed in a way he could never have imagined. Once a lively football-loving boy with big dreams and endless energy, he suddenly found himself facing darkness after losing his sight following a failed cataract surgery.
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Today, however, Alfred stands as a symbol of resilience and determination, serving as an aviation lawyer at Kenya Airways (KQ).
How Alfred Kebaso lost sight
In his day-to-day job description, he plays a key role in shaping regulatory and compliance matters within Kenya’s aviation sector.
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Born without any visual impairment, Alfred enjoyed a normal childhood and was passionate about football before cataracts began affecting his eyesight during his teenage years.
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In a desperate attempt to save his vision, he underwent surgery shortly before sitting his KCSE examinations.
Tragically, the operation went wrong and left him completely blind. The sudden transition was devastating.
“It was a pretty difficult phase for me transitioning to using braille for reading,” Alfred recalled while reflecting on the painful chapter that altered the course of his life.
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Alfred Kebaso joined special school
Following the loss of his sight, he joined a special school, a move he initially struggled to accept.
The unfamiliar environment and the reality of adapting to a new way of living pushed him into denial as he grappled with the emotional weight of his condition.
But within that difficult environment, Alfred slowly found hope. Surrounded by other visually impaired students who understood his struggles, he began rebuilding his confidence and eventually embraced his new reality.
The friendships and shared experiences helped him move beyond self-pity and focus on creating a future for himself.
Alfred Kebaso’s job at KQ
Rather than allowing blindness to define his limits, Alfred pursued higher education and carved a path into one of the country’s most demanding industries.
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Today, at KQ, he handles regulation, licensing, compliance and consumer protection matters, acting as part of the crucial link between the airline and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.
His role requires sharp legal interpretation, strategic thinking and attention to detail, qualities he has proven are not hindered by disability.
Alfred’s journey from losing his sight as a teenager to becoming a respected professional in aviation law continues to inspire many Kenyans, especially those living with disabilities who may feel their dreams are out of reach.
His story is a reminder that while life can change unexpectedly, determination and acceptance can still open doors to remarkable possibilities.
Kenyan man goes blind in Dubai
Elsewhere, a Kenyan businessman’s life in Dubai became an unimaginable ordeal after a sudden and unexplained medical condition left him completely blind within moments.
Discoh’s ailment started as persistent nausea and breathlessness, which initially appeared manageable.
He was suddenly overwhelmed by intense pain in one eye, followed almost immediately by the total loss of vision.
Within moments, the same devastating experience occurred in the second eye, leaving him completely blind.
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