Nairobi
: A young girl could not contain her emotions after her dream of going back to school finally came true and that also means she can finally get off the streets.
In a video shared on Facebook, the Nairobi county executive explained that last Saturday he met the young lady during a Nairobi Central Business District cleanup.
“A young lady from the street families approached me, humbly asking if I could give her any kind of job. She looked tired, broken, and desperate, but there was also a quiet strength in her eyes,” he shared.
I asked about her academic background, and she told me she had only completed Class Eight and shared how life in the streets has been hell for her; a daily struggle filled with fear and harassment.
According to the county executive, men, including male street dwellers and even soldiers, have tried to take advantage of her. But she stood her ground. She refused to give in, choosing dignity over survival.
“Her courage moved me, and today, something beautiful happened: she got a second chance at life. I enrolled her at ICS Technical College CBD branch, where she will study hairdressing and beauty therapy,” he said.
The young lady’s full scholarship will cover her tuition, accommodation, meals, and even a tablet to support her online research and studies.
“Today was the happiest day of her life, and when she broke down in tears not of pain, but of hope, I felt the weight of everything she had been carrying,” he said.
“Her tears told a story of suffering in silence, of dreams buried under dust and rejection. But today, we dusted one dream off and we helped it rise again. I have committed to walk with her until she completes her training,” he added.
Mosiria said he believes no one should ever be left behind, especially not when they’re fighting this hard to survive with dignity
“This is what I always say: If you have a chance to help someone, just do it, God sees. And when you become an answer to someone’s prayer, He opens even more doors for you,” he said.
While urging Kenyans to go out of their way to save a generation, Mosiria was categorical that not everyone in the streets chooses that life, many are victims of circumstances.
“Every street family has a painful story, and most suffer in silence,” he said.
