Teddy Waiyaki Saiteye

There are moments in life that are difficult to explain. Some experiences remain in our memories for years, even when we cannot understand exactly why they happened. For me, one of the most unforgettable periods of my life was in 2011, when I experienced what I remember as three near-death experiences (NDEs). My name is Teddy Waiyaki Saiteye, and I am from Kenya. I am deaf and non-verbal, and much of my life has been shaped by experiences that I have sometimes struggled to communicate to other people. My spiritual journey has also been deeply influenced by events that I experienced personally and stories that I heard from others. My First NDE in May 2011 The first NDE I remember happened sometime between May 20 and May 25, 2011. I cannot remember the exact date, so I do not want to pretend that I know something I don't. What I remember is that this experience happened during those days and became one of the most important memories of my life. At that time, there was also considerab...

  Introduction My name is Teddy Waiyaki Saiteye. I am a deaf and non-verbal Christian writer from Kenya. My journey has taken me from the quiet streets of Kerugoya to a life devoted to writing about faith, hope, and the spiritual experiences that have shaped my life. What began as a childhood marked by silence has become a testimony of God's grace, purpose, and faithfulness. For many years, I wondered why my life was so different from that of other people. I could not hear conversations or express myself through spoken words. At times I felt isolated, misunderstood, and uncertain about my future. Yet through every challenge, God was quietly preparing me for a calling I could not yet understand. This article shares my personal testimony of that journey—from my childhood in Kenya to the spiritual experiences that strengthened my faith and inspired me to become a writer. My prayer is that my story encourages anyone who feels limited by disability, family circumstances, or life's d...