KENYAN RADIO STATION BRINGS JOY TO ORPHANS

A coastal radio station brought joy to over 100 orphans in Kilifi County, Kenya, this festive season.

In a campaign dubbed “Christmas na Bahari fm” the radio station under Royal Media Services (RMS) is reaching out to the less fortunate by giving them food, cooking oil, toiletries,stationeries and moral talks.  

Lead by the head of radio, Wilmot Rex Nzaro, the station delivered the goodies to orphans at Sarafina childrens home and Upendo orphans support project, both in kilifi town. 

“Christmas is all about caring for your neighbor. The less fortunate need something to celebrate about this festive season and that is why as Bahari fm we are here to bring joy to these lovely children.” Said Nzaro

While receiving the gifts the director at Sarafina Childrens home, Josephine Kache Kambi praised the radio station for not only informing the community but also benefiting the less fortunate.

“This is something we don’t see every day. It is truly a God’s blessing to us. Thank you for not only informing us but also caring for the less fortunate.”

Bahari fm's Head of Radio Wilmot Rex Nzaro and the director of Sarafina Childrens home, Josephine Kache Kambi speaking to the media.

She also called upon well wishers to support the children in whatever way they can. Terming lack of school fees and rent as the major challenges they are facing.

“As you all know raising these children is no easy task and it calls for you and me to provide them with the best. We depend on well wishers for funds. At the moment we need money to pay their school fees and rent.” said Kache

At Upendo orphans support project the chairperson, Mama Mwero echoed gratification to Bahari and the Methodist society for supporting the project since its inception. 

Upendo orphans project is runned by upendo Methodist women group in kilifi. The women formed the group after an increasing concern on the increasing number of street children in kilifi.

“We decided to begin this project to meet the needs of street children and those orphaned by HIV/AIDS. At first it was from our own pockets but now we have donors. Well wishers too come in handy to see a smooth running of the project.” said Mama Mwero 

Upendo provides food, education and support to over 60 children who stay with guardians in order to give them a family environment. On the other hand Sarafina children home has a small population but is also custody for juveniles and a rescue center for infants. It has a population of over twenty children, the youngest child being 2 and the eldest 15 years.

Bahari fm's morning show presenter Igweee with some of the children at Upendo.

 The children were encouraged to work hard and change the perception of the society.

“We want you not to feel inferior but be confident to conquer all odds and become better people in society. Work hard in school for education is the only way to prosperity. Do not forget to pray to God, for he is the only provider.” Said Nzaro

The campaign ends today after visiting and sharing a meal with prisoners at GK Prison, kilifi.