Nairobi County Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria has once again rescued a street boy who had escaped from a charitable rehabilitation centre in Kangemi, Nairobi, where he was receiving family care after schools closed for the April holiday.
Mosiria revealed that 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 by government officials at the institution.
According to Mosiria, the boy identified as Mike is believed to have engaged in a disparaging conversation with the government official, which reportedly prompted him to seek 'freedom and independence' by fleeing to the streets of Thika town.
Mike was, however, rescued after the Nairobi County environmentalist located him on the streets of Thika town.
"Mike escaped from the children's home in Kangemi after he had a disparaging conversation with some government officials, where he felt emotionally undermined and came back to the streets," stated Mosiria.
"I have been looking for him on the streets of Nairobi for over two weeks until I was tipped that he was 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.''
The environment chief officer rescued Mike from the streets in December 2024, where he was using unlawful 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.
The boy, who was rescued in December last year, is said to have opted to move to the streets following the loss of his mother.
Following the rescue, his teachers revealed that he is a disciplined boy, an act which prompted his promotion to the position of a class prefect.
Additionally, Mike, once a street boy, has now set his eyes on becoming a pilot in the future.
According to estimates from the Consortium of Street Children (CSC), an international charity, there are between 250,000 and 300,000 street children in Kenya, with approximately 60,000 living in Nairobi alone.
