Junior Mwendwa Munyaka
Monthly Cost: $46.35
Overview
Biography
Junior, a brilliant and cheerful young boy, lives with his grandmother after being left in her care as his mother married into another tribe that doesn't accept children from outside their community. His grandmother faces challenges in providing for him and his cousins, leading to ongoing financial difficulties. Despite these hardships, Junior is currently in grade 5 at a local Primary School and is committed to finishing his education. He hopes to support his family and community in the future. Let's remember to keep him in our prayers.
About Junior's Home: Makueni
Makueni County is a part of Southeastern Kenya generally known as Ukambani. The climate is usually hot and dry making farming a challenge and food supplies short. The main diet in these areas is corn products, beans, some fruits and green vegetables such as kale when the weather permits. The main language spoken is Kikamba and the primary religion is Christianity though there is still much traditional superstition and a recent influx of Islam.