Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has offered support a 3-year-old boy, Baby James, whose father was brutally stabbed to death in Mathare slums.
In a statement on Saturday, January 25, Sonko expressed gratitude for the opportunity to care for the child, referring to him as a new addition to his family.
He also praised the efforts of various local leaders and community members who have supported Baby James since the tragedy.
"I thank God for blessing me with another son. Baby James, the child whose father was stabbed to death by thugs as he helplessly watched on a Monday morning in Mathare area 4 while taking him to school, will now be part of my family.
"My special compliments to Mr. Victor Owiti Sub-County Children's Officer Mathare, Christine Dembah Snr Chief Mathare, Agness Nganga Assistant Chief Utalii, Sophia Akinyi Shofco gender champion, Mathare and Margret Nzuki CPV Utalii for taking good care of the boy from the day his father was murdered," he said.
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Recognizing the trauma the child has endured, Sonko pledged to provide professional counseling for his healing, adding that he would continue his education at a new school of his choice.
"Since the kid is traumatised, I will engage the services of a professional therapist for his healing journey and thereafter, he will continue with his education at a different school of my choice. May God comfort and protect him during this difficult period he's undergoing as he mourns his only parent. May the Lord rest his deceased father's soul in everlasting peace," he added.
On the morning of January 20, 2025, tragedy struck Mathare 4A in Nairobi when 32-year-old Michael Oworo was fatally stabbed while escorting his son to a daycare center.
Oworo, a single father and construction worker, had been raising his son alone since the child was three months old.
The incident occurred around 5:40 am, with neighbors reporting hearing commotion and screams.
Upon investigation, they found Oworo lying in a pool of blood, his son standing nearby, crying and unsure of what to do.
A lunch box containing ugali and omena, intended for the child's meal, was found scattered at the scene.
The motive for the attack is believed to be robbery, as Oworo may have attempted to resist, leading to the fatal stabbing.
The incident has sparked outrage among Mathare residents, who have long expressed concerns over rising insecurity in the area.
In protest, they temporarily blocked police from collecting Oworo's body, accusing law enforcement of inaction and negligence.
