Embu boda boda rider, John Kinyua, has received an outpouring of support and compensation after losing his entire day’s milk supply in a road accident.
Kinyua was transporting 182 liters of milk to the Kiriari market when his motorcycle skidded and toppled on the muddy St. Annes Kiriari-Kithunguriri road. The spilled milk represented his entire livelihood for the day, leaving him devastated.
But Kinyua’s story has touched the hearts of many Kenyans, and help is now pouring in.
Entrepreneur Njamba Wa Kagoto, deeply moved by the incident, immediately stepped in to provide assistance. “At Wakagoto Nation, we believe in ‘Tunatoleana jam tuinuke sote pamoja’ (We help each other so we can all rise together),” Kagoto said. “To underscore our credence, we’ve supported him with working capital to enable him resume operations immediately.”
Kagoto also expressed concern over the poor state of the road, which he said had directly contributed to Kinyua’s loss. The entrepreneur vowed to lead efforts to have the road repaired within the next 72 hours, ensuring that such incidents do not happen again.
Beyond Kagoto’s personal intervention, Kinyua’s story has also resonated with the wider Kenyan public. Various well-wishers from online platforms have reached out to offer financial assistance, with some pledging to join the initiative to rehabilitate the dilapidated road.
“Kenjava Wakagoto Mwaniki heaven sent! May God bless you,” commented one Kenyan, while another noted, “Be blessed abundantly Ken, I can see my banana estate from this photo.”
The outpouring of support has been a source of immense relief and gratitude for Kinyua, who had initially faced the prospect of a significant financial setback due to the accident.
“This is truly a testament to the power of community and the willingness of Kenyans to come together and uplift one another,” said Kagoto. “By restoring Kinyua’s means of livelihood, we are not only helping him but also sending a message of hope and solidarity to all those facing similar challenges.”
By Mediahub