Children from Macheo Children’s home in Thika, Kiambu County have a reason to celebrate the festive season, after police in Kiambu donated foodstuff to the facility as an early Christmas gift.
Led by Godfrey Moses, the officers said their donation was their way of celebrating Christmas with the needy in society.
Moses acknowledged that Macheo has been a therapeutic facility for abandoned children, most of whom are rescued from the streets while others are neglected by their families as a result of domestic feuds.
He noted the need for all Kenyans to exercise mercy on the vulnerable in society.
“Kenyans, you have a role to play in ensuring everyone puts a smile on their faces this season. Give what you have and do it from the heart. Your small gift to a deserving person will go a long way in making everyone joyous,” said Moses.
Contrary to popular belief, Moses noted that police officers are also human beings who also experience challenges like everyone else, a reason they decided to share the little they had with them as a way of celebrating the momentous festive season.
During their visit, the men in uniform engaged in interactive exercises with the children.
Among other things, the officers donated bales of maize flour, bales of wheat flour, kilograms of rice, cooking oil, clothing, bedding and an assortment of other non-food items.
The officers pulled together to amass monies which they used to purchase food for the children at the facility.
While acclaiming the officers for their good gesture, Loise Wanjiku, a representative of the facility said they currently accommodate 36 children with different personalities.
Wanjiku called on other well-wishers to continue stretching their hand of mercy to the facility to ensure the protected children live dignified lives.
“We have a capacity of slightly in excess of 50 children but we currently accommodate 34 of them. We have numerous challenges since we also offer communal services to the vulnerable. To all the well-wishers out there, stretch your hand and support the upbringing of these children whose future is bright,” said Wanjiku.
