Left to fend for himself, he decided to move to Marsabit town, where he took up odd jobs - anything which would allow him to earn a little living.
Akiwa ameachwa kujitunza mwenyewe, aliamua kuhamia mji wa Marsabit ambapo alifanya kazi za ajabu – kitu chochote ambacho kilimsaidia aweze kupata kipato.