“I Was Born a Woman, But Now I Am a Married Man,” Kenyan Man Finally Reveals

A remarkable story of identity and resilience has emerged from Chuka as a young man publicly shared his journey from living as a woman to embracing his true self.

Born intersex in 1998, he was named Beatrice and raised as a girl after his mother believed this choice would shield him from stigma and grant him a chance at a normal life.

For over two decades, he lived as Beatrice, unaware of the challenges awaiting him during adolescence.

As his body developed, the changes did not align with what was expected of a girl.

The absence of menstruation, minimal breast development, and a deepening voice caused confusion and isolation.

By high school, it became increasingly clear that his identity was different from what his family had chosen for him.

The journey was not without pain. He endured rejection, abuse, and even thoughts of giving up on life.

Yet through counselling and support from a few relatives, he found strength to embrace who he was.

At the age of 23, he began transitioning and adopted the name Levy Blessing, aligning his physical and social identity with his inner truth.

Although some family members distanced themselves, Levy remained determined.

Today, he speaks openly about the struggles intersex persons face, using his personal experience to raise awareness and push for acceptance.

His recognition as Levy Blessing coincides with growing national conversations about the rights of intersex individuals, with recent legislative efforts seeking to guarantee their protection and inclusion.

Levy’s story reflects both the hardship and resilience of many intersex persons in Kenya who continue to hope for love, understanding, and equal recognition.