She had been living with her impoverished grandmother in Malindi who, try as she might, was unable to meet the needs of a small child.
Rukia's half-brother, Saidi, then three, joined her at Happy House shortly after her arrival.
They have maintained a strong bond with their grandma.
Here Rukia starts a series of videos in which some of our Happy House kids tell us about themselves and how Happy House has changed their lives.
