Mosiria Re-rescues Needy Street Boy, Integrates with MetaMeta Children’s Home in Kangemi
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Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria has re-rescued a street boy, Mike, who had escaped from a charitable and rehabilitation children’s institution centre in Kangemi, Nairobi where he was he was receiving family care after schools closed for April holiday.
The youthful chief officer said the distressed street boy, whom he had saved from the streets of Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) along Kirinyaga road, escaped from the children’s home following an impromptu visit of government officials at the charitable institution, who he believes held a disparaging conversation with Mike, forcing him to seek “freedom and independence” in the streets of Thika town.
Many street children may crave the autonomy and independence of life on the streets, even if it’s challenging, especially when they are subjected to physical or emotional abuse within the home.
“Mike escaped from MetaMeta children’s home in Kangemi after he had disparaging conversation with some government officials, where he felt emotionally abused and came back to the streets. I have been looking for him on the streets of Nairobi for over two weeks, until I was tipped that he spotted on the streets of Thika town. I’m glad I have found him, and he will be reintegrated at MetaMeta children’s home as he waits for schools to reopen, ” said joyful Mosiria after finding Mike.
Mosiria also treated other hundreds of street children to a sumptuous supper meal at a local restaurant and committed to continue with the street children rescuing program.
The environment chief officer rescued Mike from the streets in December 2024, where he was using illegal substances commonly known as “Jet Fuel”, cleaned him up, and took him to a boarding school, where he has been studying since January 2025.
“We shall take him to one of the children’s homes in Kangemi, we shall support him so that he can go back to school” said Mosiria after rescuing Mike in December 2024.
Mike performed remarkably excellent well in school and was taken to MetaMeta Children’s Home in Kangemi, where he was staying awaiting for schools to reopen.
This is part of Mosiria’s ambitious efforts in eradicating street children influx in city centres.
In Kenya, the number of street-involved children continues to grow each decade, with most recent estimates as high as 250 000 to 300 000. Despite efforts by local government, nongovernmental organizations, and community-based organizations to address this problem, most children who receive services end up returning to the streets.
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