The courageous act of six residents of Korogocho slums in Nairobi who rescued a 14-year-old girl from drowning has caught the eye of House leadership.
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has pledged to facilitate vocational training for the six to empower them with essential life skills.
The six; Michael Njehu, Haron Ng'anga, Benjamin Muoki, Chris Kamau, Antony Mwigai, and Dennis Mwangi, risked their lives to the girl as she was swept away by raging floods on April 24.
Their heroic act, was captured on video by Margaret Mwihaki.
Ichung’wah met the six in his office at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday.
He said the training will equip them with the necessary tools to sustain themselves and progress in life.
Ichung’wah expressed his gratitude, acknowledging their selflessness and labelling them as true heroes.
"Putting your lives at risk for someone else is commendable," Ichung’wah remarked.
The harrowing incident unfolded amidst the devastation caused by relentless floods ravaging the country.
As rains pounded the city, the young girl found herself trapped behind a tree, her future hanging in the balance.
Despite the looming danger and the loss of two brave souls in earlier rescue attempts, the six waded into the treacherous waters.
"We were not afraid," one of the rescuers recounted.
"We could hear the cries and prayers of our mothers, and the young girl's life was at stake. We gathered courage to do what was necessary," he said.
As another rescue team member explained, their coordinated effort was strategic.
By forming a single line, they lessened the risk of being swept away by the force of the water.
Mwihaki admitted to trembling with fear as she documented the risky mission.
Despite her apprehension, she persevered, determined to share the story with the nation.
"I was shaking when recording them, but still kept recording," Mwihaki confessed.
"It is unfortunate that we lost two people who had earlier tried to rescue the girl,” she added.
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration announced 12 more deaths, bringing the total fatalities as a result of floods to 289.
It also announced that 75 Kenyans are still missing, while another 188 have so far sustained injuries.