Musa* is excited to board this “boda boda” taxi with his social worker and visit his mom for the first time in months. What happens next?
Musa* had been living on the streets before he arrived at Shelter Yetu in January 2026. He was just nine years old.
His case manager tracked down his family to ask what led him to the streets and whether he could safely return home. His mom admitted regret that she struggled with supervision and alcohol when Musa followed peers to the streets.
Soon after that visit, Musa’s mother relocated and lost phone access. However, Shelter staff persisted in finding her. A joyful video call reunited Musa with his mother and siblings—and he kept asking when he could go home.
In August, Musa was allowed to take this boda boda home with his care team to evaluate family dynamics before a final decision could be made.
While visiting, he stayed close to his mother and made his wishes clear: he wanted to stay. He didn’t want to finish his time at the Shelter. His mother committed to enrolling him in school.
Well, why wait? The home was deemed safe, and Musa gets to stay with his family now. As always, Shelter Yetu will continue supporting them with parenting guidance, counseling, and follow-up visits.
Thank you for supporting our field work that allows us to deeply know and support these families. Musa is home!