Nuru Foundation Spreads Christmas Joy to Street Children in Uasin Gishu County

    In a heartwarming display of compassion, the Nuru Foundation, led by founder Hellen Jeptoo, celebrated Christmas with over 250 street children in Langas, Uasin Gishu County. The foundation, known for its work with the less fortunate, cooked and served lunch to the children, bringing smiles to their faces during the festive season.Benson Juma Akumu, a rights activist and a reformed street urchin, expressed gratitude to Jeptoo and the Nuru Foundation for their unwavering support. “The children are going through a lot, with many of them over 28 years old and unable to get identity cards. This makes it difficult for them to register for services such as the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and find employment,” Akumu said. He urged the government to prioritize the issuance of identity cards to these young people, many of whom have lived on the streets since birth.He also called for the creation of a legal framework to support street children, ensuring their rehabilitation and offering them programs to reintegrate them into society. “In Uasin Gishu alone, we have over 5,000 street children. The government must step in to help,” Akumu added.Rev. Dennis Oyancha of Bethsaida City Baptist Church thanked God for the opportunity to celebrate Christmas in a unique way, in the company of the street children. He praised the Nuru Foundation for its continued efforts to support those living on the streets, noting that over three-quarters of the members in his church are former street urchins. “The impact of Nuru Foundation’s work will never be forgotten,” Rev. Oyancha said. He also urged other leaders to follow the foundation’s example and assist the less fortunate.Hellen Jeptoo, the founder of Nuru Foundation, shared her joy in celebrating Christmas with the street children. “Today, we have shared a meal and shown love to over 250 children who have no families or relatives. These children have incredible talents that need to be nurtured. We believe that by helping them, we can give them a chance to build a better future,” Jeptoo said. She also called on the government to fast-track the process of issuing identity cards to these children, many of whom have lived on the streets for years without any official documentation.One of the street children, Yvovr Koech, expressed his gratitude, saying, “This Christmas has been the best we’ve had. We urge other well-wishers to join Nuru Foundation in reaching out to more people. We also ask the government to help us get our identity cards, so we can be treated like other citizens.”Mercy Atieno, another beneficiary of the foundation’s efforts, also extended her heartfelt thanks, saying, “Thank you for your love. May God bless you.”Nuru Foundation’s Christmas outreach is part of a broader initiative to support the less fortunate in Uasin Gishu County, particularly during the festive season. Through its tireless efforts, the foundation continues to bring hope and joy to street children, ensuring they are not forgotten. Read More