"Bishara imekataa": Well-wishers help woman, child who've been sleeping in salon
A young mother from Kahawa West shared how she ended up sleeping in the salon with her son. In a sad video, her son is seen trying to fidget and fit …
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Mother and Child Sleep in Salon Due to Unpaid Rent: A Kenyan TikTok Video Sparks Outpouring of Support
In Kenya, a heartbreaking story has emerged of a mother and her child sleeping in a salon due to unpaid rent. Official Obidan Dela, a TikTok user, captured the scene and shared it online, hoping to raise funds and awareness. "It's a very sad story," Dela says in the video. "Seeing a child and their mother sleeping in these conditions due to rent arrears is heartbreaking." The video shows the child sleeping in a salon chair, highlighting the family's desperation. Dela's video has already garnered significant attention online, demonstrating the public's concern for the family's situation. This incident underscores the urgent need to address housing affordability challenges in Kenya, particularly for vulnerable families. Dela plans to visit the family to offer assistance and hopes to raise enough funds to help them find more stable housing. This story is a poignant reminder of the struggles faced by many and the power of social media in raising awareness and providing support.
