Joseph Ndura Kiarie was raised in Mukuru and joined the G-thamini Art Club in 2016 which changed the course of his life.  His father had passed away several years earlier and finding G-thamini helped him through difficult years by developing his artistic talent and giving him a sense of purpose. 

He was able to complete his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and then returned to G-thamini as an assistant librarian.  His goal is to become a professional artist and knows that with hard work and dedication, he will achieve his dreams.