Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has adopted a young boy who witnessed his father's gruesome murder in Mathare Area 4 while being taken to school.
Sonko, through his social media platforms, announced that the boy, who has been left deeply traumatized by the tragic incident, will now become part of his family.
“I thank God for blessing me with another son. He will now be part of my family,” Sonko wrote.
The announcement comes after Sonko expressed commitment to raising the child saying the tragic incident involving the father's death had touched him.
Sonko also praised the efforts of several individuals and organizations who supported the boy after the tragedy.
He extended special recognition to Victor Owiti, the Sub-County Children’s Officer in Mathare, Mathare Senior Chief Christine Dembah and Agness Nganga, the Assistant Chief of Utalii, among others, for caring for the boy during his darkest moments.
Acknowledging the immense trauma Baby James has endured, Sonko pledged to arrange professional therapy to help the child heal.
He also promised to ensure the boy continued with his education even as he expressed commitment to providing a stable and nurturing environment to help him build his life.
“May God comfort and protect him during this difficult period as he mourns his only parent,” Sonko said in a statement.
Baby James’ story has touched the hearts of many, serving as a poignant reminder of the importance of community support and compassion in times of adversity.
This is not the first time Sonko has adopted a child.
In March 2014, he took in Baby Satrin Osinya and his brother, Gift, after their mother was fatally shot during a church attack in Mombasa.
At the time, Satrin had a bullet lodged in his skull, and his father could not afford the surgery.
Sonko facilitated the necessary treatment, and since then, Satrin and Gift, now teenagers, continue to live under his care.
