Calls on County Government of Nakuru and national to re-look into the welfare of street children took centre stage as well-wishers organized an event within Nakuru CBD to mark this year’s International Day for Street Children(IDSC).
The event was organized by Nancy Ndegwa alias Mama Street of the Realz Hand of Love Organization and graced by former NACADA boss John Mututho of the famous JOMEC Rehab.
John Mututho and Ms Nancy Ndegwa alias Mama Street serving street kids in Nakuru CBD on April 12, 2026.
The street children were served with breakfast by the well-wishers.
Speaking during the event, Mututho who has matters street children at heart called on the County Government to up in ensuring welfare of the street children.
According to Mututho, there should be a clear plan by the government to rehabilitate them in various centres.
Former Nacada Boss John Mututho addressing Press.PHOTO/COURTESY
“There should be proper plan towards welfare of the street children. Feeding them for one day is not enough, for they need medication too and the County Government is capable of meeting these needs,” he said.
Mututho also wondered why there was no any event in Nakuru to commemorate this day that means alot to the children.
He revealed that if DNA was to be carried out, then people will be surprised on the real fathers of the street kids.
It is for this reason that he called for concerted efforts in addressing issues of street children.
According to Mututho, when he was MP for Naivasha he addressed the menace in Naivasha by taking 241 street to schools and 7 of them are senior officers in USA.
Nancy Ndegwa alias Mama Street of the Realz Hand of Love Organization on her part called for stable families and economic empowerment.
According to her, the unstable families have contributed to surge in numbers of street children in Nakuru.
“When we don’t have stable families, then most kids end up on the streets. So we all have a responsibility to ensure stable families,” she said.
She pointed out that street families are vulnerable as county governments have no budget for the same.
Ms Nancy therefore called on national government to incorporate street children in their budget.
“The counties have no budget for street children. There is therefore need for National Government to step in and incorporate the street children in their budget,” she said.
Nancy also used the moment to rally well-wishers to step in and help feed the kids.
International Day for Street Children (IDSC) is observed annually on April 12 to highlight the rights and resilience of millions of children and families worldwide living in street situations.
This day demands that street-connected children receive protection, access to services, and justice rather than punishment or neglect.
It serves as a day to give a voice to children in street situations, encouraging governments and communities to recognize their rights and dignity.
The day focuses on tackling the root causes of why children end up on the streets, including poverty, neglect, and lack of family support.
Events and campaigns are held worldwide, where organizations unite to support families with resources and advocacy.
The 2026 campaign focuses on “Protect, Not Punish: Strengthening Access to Justice for Street-Connected Children,” advocating for their rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Up to 150 million children worldwide are estimated to live or work on the streets, facing, hunger, and violence.
The day shines a light on the “invisible”, ensuring they are not forgotten by society. It serves as a reminder that these children have rights, including the right to education, safety, and a family.
