Just over a week ago, news broke that two sisters from Njoro were ridiculed for lacking innerwear and pulled out of school, sparking public outrage.
What followed was an outpouring of love and donations from the community and the country at large, with the latest batch being from the National Police Service (NPS).
On Saturday, October 4, officers from the Kenya Police Service (KPS), the Administration Police Service (APS), and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) visited the family with goodies.
Among the items they donated were foodstuffs, clothes, school bags, shoes, mattresses, and beds, among others.
In a statement after the visit, NPS revealed that the move was geared towards bringing dignity to the family.
"This compassionate gesture reflected not only the officers’ duty to protect and serve but also their deep sense of humanity," the statement read in part.
"By extending kindness, the officers sought to restore hope and dignity to the family while strengthening the bond of trust between the police and the community they serve."
The women police officers at the visit engaged with the two sisters, encouraging them to remain focused on their education and to embrace discipline as a foundation for success.
According to NPS, they assured the girls that their situation did not define their future and urged them to continue working hard in their studies, reminding them that many great leaders have risen from humble beginnings.
It was relayed that the family consisted of three boys and six girls, aged between two and 22 years, the eldest son having just graduated from National Youth Service (NYS) paramilitary training.
A representative of the family relayed how impactful the visit was, stating, "We are truly humbled by your kindness. You have reminded us that the police are not only here to protect us but also to walk with us in times of need. May God bless you for standing with my family today."
The two victims, a grade seven and a grade nine student, were pulled out of school in September following the incident, with the family expressing concerns that they could not afford to transfer them to another school.
