Mwingi Based Reporters Unite to Feed and Clothe Street Children
Reporters based in Mwingi have come together in a unique act of community service by launching an initiative that feeds and clothes street children on a weekly basis. The programme, which has been running for the past six months, continues to draw attention and support from the local community.
During their latest outreach, more than 100 children were provided with meals and clothing, a gesture that left many smiling and hopeful. The journalists behind the initiative revealed that their long-term goal is to reintegrate these vulnerable children into society, while urging well-wishers and organizations to join hands in sustaining the initiative.
Speaking during the event, the group’s chairperson, Linah Musangi, said a large number of the children had shown interest in going back to school, while others hoped to gain skills or start small ventures to earn a living.
“Most children are out here because of poverty and hope to get well-wishers to take them back to school. Over 70% of the street children told us they dropped out because their parents could not afford to keep them in school,” Musangi explained.
Amrose Savali a member from the group, warned that without timely interventions, many of these children could be drawn into crime as they struggle to survive. He stressed that the initiative aptly named Feed and Clothe Street Kids was designed to give the children hope and a chance at a brighter future.
“The capital city is currently battling insecurity linked to street children. We are trying to prevent a similar crisis in the future by offering support today,” Savali noted.
Seasoned journalist Shadrack Ilava pointed to widespread poverty as the main driver behind the rising number of children living on the streets. He called upon well-wishers, faith-based groups, and government agencies to lend a hand in addressing the challenge. At the same time, he thanked the Mwingi business community and other partners whose contributions had made the latest outreach a success.
The initiative by Mwingi journalists is not only transforming the lives of street children but also setting an example of how community-led efforts can create meaningful change. With consistent support, the group hopes to expand its reach and eventually help reintegrate hundreds of children back into schools, families, and society.
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