Below are some of the success stories that we believe are living testimonies of the goodness and faithfulness of our God.
Damaris Wangari
History: Damaris was referred to us by Pendekezo Letu Rehabilitation Centre when she was 11 years old whom had received her from some well wishers who were their neighbours. Prior, she was living with her grandmother. According to her history it’s very hard to trace her relatives since her mother and grandmother died when she was very young.
Education: She did her primary and secondary studies at the Ngong Huruma Primary and Secondary School. She enrolled at the Vera Beauty & Fashion College where she graduated with a Diploma in Hairdressing.
Occupation: Self-employed business lady
Jecinta Wanjiru
History: Jecinta is the last born and only the girl in a family of 7 brothers which includes Pastor Jojo. Together with her brothers, they came to Huruma in the year 2000 after their father left them because their mother was sick. They had gone through a hard time with their sick mother before they joined the home.
Education: She did her primary studies at the Ngong Huruma Primary School and later her secondary studies in Moi Girls Isinya High School courtesy of sponsorship by the Equity Bank of Kenya Wings to Fly Programme. Afterwards, she enrolled at the Kenyatta University and graduated on December 2019 with BA in Gender and Development Studies, her tertiary studies being sponsored by the I am Huruma College Fund. She also served as an elected student leader in the University.
Occupation: Currently works as a Program Assistant in Gender Advocacy at a Non-Governmental Organization here in Kenya where she leads the Youth Advocacy and Engagement Department.
David Kariuki
History: He is an orphan child. His mother died of HIV/AIDS on August 2001 and his uncle took him and his 5 siblings under his care. He had no source of income so he brought the children to Huruma Children’s Home.
Education: He did his primary studies the Ngong Huruma Primary School and later his high school studies at the Oloolaiser Boys High School. Afterwards he got admission at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology where he graduated on November 2016 with BSc in Horticulture.
Occupation: He currently works at the Syngenta Kenya (an agricultural company).
Faith Njoki
History: Faith and her sister used to live in Kibra (the biggest slum in Kenya). Their mother died and they were left orphans after their father left them. Their grandmother took the mandate of taking care of them. Her grandmother was old and things were getting hard on her. A social worker referred them to Huruma children’s home in 2001. Faith became very bitter for she couldn’t understand why their father had deserted them, but later came to accept her situation and moved on.
Education: She did her primary and secondary studies at the Ngong Huruma Primary and Secondary School. Later, she got admission at the Grand Canyon University, Arizona where she graduated in August 2020 with Bachelors in Forensic Science and Criminal Investigations.
Occupation: She is currently working in the USA.
Pastor Joseph (Jojo) Kanyiri
History: Pastor Jojo, a brother to Jecinta Wanjiru, came to Huruma after their father left them because their mother had a mental problem. Pastor Jojo put a lot of effort in overcoming all odds to become who he is now. He has been like a brother to the kids at Huruma by counselling them and helping them in their career choices.
Education: He undertook his primary studies at the Ngong Huruma Primary School and later his secondary studies at the Kibiko Secondary School. Afterwards he enrolled at the Pan Africa Christian University where he pursued and graduated with two degrees; BA in Bible & Theology and BA in Counselling Psychology.
Occupation: He served as a Pastor at Huruma Chapel Ministry (Ngong) from the year 2008. He is currently a Pastor and actively works with the Kenyan Judicial System.