The newest member of our family Amani, 11, was alone and neglected when he was found stranded at a bus staging post last month.
The third born in a family of eight, his parents divorced and, as is the culture, Amani was left in the care of his dad who suffers from a drink problem and was often absent for as long as a week.
Amani was often sent home from school because fees were unpaid.
Early this year he tried to find his mum, even though he has no idea where she lives, and boarded a bus in Lamu wanting to get to Kilifi. No one noticed he was alone and when he reached his destination didn't know where to go. He was taken to the police and then to a rescue centre but he ran away.
He managed to get by and eventually arrived in Malindi where he was found by a kindly person who, concerned for his welfare, intervened and took him to the Children's Office.
The Children's Office is looking for his family, but he will be staying at Happy House for as long as is needed and is settling in, going to school, and smiling!
Welcome Amani.
