A 60 year old woman from Kasarani is facing an increasingly difficult situation after taking responsibility for a young boy whose mother reportedly left him at her daycare centre and never returned.
Julian Matheka has spent months caring for the child, whose medical needs have added to the financial difficulties she was already experiencing. What started as an arrangement to look after a toddler has since become a responsibility that has affected nearly every aspect of her daily life.
According to the account shared about her situation, the boy was brought to her facility by a woman who promised to return after leaving him in her care. The woman allegedly provided contact details but failed to come back, leaving Julian to figure out what to do next.
The elderly woman says the child’s condition requires medical attention and additional care. She has had to find ways of providing food, medication and other necessities despite having limited resources.
Her financial situation has become particularly challenging because caring for the toddler has interfered with her ability to run her daycare business. She eventually stopped operating the facility and began searching for alternative ways to earn money.
Julian now reportedly undertakes physically demanding casual jobs at construction sites, including carrying stones, to raise money for their daily expenses.
However, the income from such work has not been enough to comfortably support both of them. Providing regular meals and meeting the boy’s healthcare needs remain among her biggest challenges.
She also faces the emotional difficulty of caring for a child who is growing up without his mother’s presence. The toddler reportedly sometimes asks for his mother, a situation that makes the responsibility even harder for Julian.
The matter was reportedly brought to the attention of local authorities, including the police and area administration, but the woman says the challenges surrounding the child’s care remain unresolved.
Julian’s situation has drawn attention to the difficulties faced by older caregivers who suddenly find themselves responsible for vulnerable children without adequate financial or family support.
Her immediate concern is ensuring that the toddler receives proper medical care, adequate food and a stable environment as she continues struggling to provide for him.