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Yuri, a young boda rider who was abandoned by his wife due to poverty, boarded a plane for the first time
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The boda boda rider, who used to carry his young son inside his jacket while working, was ecstatic to fly to Nairobi
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Speaking to .co.ke, Yuri recounted his journey from grass to grace as he fulfilled a long-held childhood dream
A man from Kakamega county, Yuri is living proof that when God decides to transform your life, no one can stand in the way.
Yuri, who touched the hearts of many Kenyans with his heartbreaking story, has finally achieved one of his biggest dreams.
Yuri reacts to boarding plane first time
The boda boda operator, abandoned by his wife and left to raise his young son alone, has now boarded his first flight.
The father of one could not hide his joy at the news that he would be flying for the first time in his life.
“I am so happy and very ready. I can only say this is God. Thank you to all Kenyans who supported me and made this possible. I am truly grateful,” he told Apostle Dan Wema.
Yuri opens up on challenging life
Yuri went viral after his touching story trended online, sparking sympathy from many netizens.
He had been working as a boda boda rider using a motorbike he had acquired on loan, carrying his son in his jacket during shifts.
“My wife left me because of poverty. She left me with my son. I didn’t have anyone to leave him with, so I did my shifts with him in my jacket. I was struggling—no food, no decent home, no stable income,” he painfully told
.co.ke
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Moved by his story, well-wishers came together through Apostle Dan to help Yuri. They contributed towards building him a house and buying him a brand-new motorbike.
Yuri’s pictures in Jambojet heading to Nairobi
Yuri was overjoyed by the overwhelming love shown by Kenyans who elevated his life in the blink of an eye.
“Another well-wisher sponsored my flight to Nairobi where I’ll be visiting a radio station to share my testimony. I’ve never boarded a plane before. I’m not scared—I won’t scream,” he said happily.
He looked comfortable after taking his seat in the aircraft, smiling as he posed for a photo.
Yuri looked sharp in a blue suit and white shirt as he enjoyed his peaceful evening flight.
Kenyans happy for Yuri after boarding first flight
Netizens were equally happy to see Yuri’s life take a significant positive turn, and many left uplifting comments:
Sophy Edwin:
“When the favour of God locates you, nothing can stop it. But where is our kangaroo baby?”
Kipkoech Enock:
“May the Supreme Creator bless you, Apostle Wema. You became a bridge to Yuri. May God bless you, your family, and your entire journey. Live long, Mr. Dan.”
Martin Onzee:
“For those asking about the boy—when God lifts you from grass to grace, He also sends genuine friends. Even that neighbour who was never your friend becomes your helper. Yuri is no longer “wa kangaroo.” He can now afford to hire someone to care for his child. When God finds you, He transforms every area of your life.”
Nancy Shichei Liuva:
“God is the lifter of men. The day you met Him, your destiny aligned with the universe.”
Mercy Mercy Mercy:
“Now let him bring back his wife, and God will bless him forever to see the kingdom of God.”
Bungoma man who asked Ruto for job boards plane
In a related story, a man from Bungoma county who pleaded with President William Ruto for a job also boarded a plane for the first time.
Brivian Flagon had struggled with joblessness for a long time, which led him to hold up a placard pleading for employment.
The young man described his first flight from Kisumu to Zanzibar as “inexplainable.”
