Sunday's Story
Mwangaza wa Sunday is a resource for those facing addiction and mental health struggles.
Our mission is to inspire, educate, and support by connecting people with the resources they need to recover and build a better future. We aim to change the way addiction and mental health are addressed by breaking the stigma and fostering open conversations.
“Mwangaza” means light or enlightenment in Swahili, symbolizing our commitment to guiding others towards resilience and holistic well-being. Let's illuminate the path to recovery and become beacons of hope together.
Our mission is to inspire, educate, and support by connecting people with the resources they need to recover and build a better future. We aim to change the way addiction and mental health are addressed by breaking the stigma and fostering open conversations.
“Mwangaza” means light or enlightenment in Swahili, symbolizing our commitment to guiding others towards resilience and holistic well-being. Let's illuminate the path to recovery and become beacons of hope together.
Meet Sunday
I am Sunday Ndunguru Kapesi— a father of three loving kids. A lawyer and Business Development Manager and the founder of Mwangaza wa Sunday. Today, I am a proud recovering addict, recovery support coach and counsellor in training, and a mental health advocate.
My Story
Sunday's Journey
The Spiral Begins
My journey began in 2020, when aged 38, the death of my father triggered a two year long depression I didn’t know I was suffering from. Anxiety and insomnia also came along with that hidden depression, both of which I didn’t recognize at the time. I went through days without sleep. I isolated myself, created family conflict, and felt crushed under the silent weight of grief.
Addiction soon followed — cocaine, alcohol, and food became my escape.
Addiction soon followed — cocaine, alcohol, and food became my escape.
Transformation through Rehab
In 2022, through family intervention, I entered rehab. There, I learned I was living with ADHD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and grief. For the first time in a long time, I cried in grief counselling. I discovered my empathy, my personality, my brokenness, and my hope. The Alcoholic’s Anonymous 12-step program and the Journey to Freedom spiritual counselling program both introduced me to honesty, amends, and forgiveness, and reintroduced me to God.
Persistence in Recovery
Recovery was not a straight line. I had a lapse. I had a relapse. But each time, I rose stronger. I discovered that relapse is not failure — it is part of recovery. My faith deepened, my clarity grew, and my purpose became clear: to break stigma, share lived experiences, and help others heal.
Landing on My Feet
Today, I am studying Addiction Treatment Sciences, working with rehab facilities in Kenya and Tanzania, and helping people in recovery and their families to rebuild their lives. I have created platforms like USU (Unconventional Stories Unmasked) where people can speak openly and find support.
This website is my way of living out my IKIGAI, my purpose: to turn pain into service, to show that healing is possible, and to invite you to walk with me in building an open, empathetic society where no one struggles in silence.
This website is my way of living out my IKIGAI, my purpose: to turn pain into service, to show that healing is possible, and to invite you to walk with me in building an open, empathetic society where no one struggles in silence.
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Do you belong in our directory?
Do you serve those going through addiction or recovery? Do you help family members of those on their recovery journey? Are you a mental health champion, walking through life’s challenges with others?
Come be part of the Mwangaza wa Sunday directory! Apply to be part of Tanzania’s first comprehensive directory for addiction recovery and mental health resources.
If your work or volunteer efforts intersect with addiction recovery or mental health, you are welcome to apply!
Apply for Mental Health DirectoryApply for Addiction Recovery DirectoryCome be part of the Mwangaza wa Sunday directory! Apply to be part of Tanzania’s first comprehensive directory for addiction recovery and mental health resources.
If your work or volunteer efforts intersect with addiction recovery or mental health, you are welcome to apply!
Give to the Cause
Mwangaza was Sunday provides opportunities to people who cannot access addiction treatment or mental health services on their own. You can be part of this effort!
If you have items that may be of use to people going through treatment or mental health programs, or if you would like to donate funds to someone’s treatment, we welcome your contribution!
DonationsPartnershipsIf you have items that may be of use to people going through treatment or mental health programs, or if you would like to donate funds to someone’s treatment, we welcome your contribution!