Joel Njue's Life and Work

Joel Njue reported to the Team today that he was in a meeting this week that included the County Director of Child Protective Services.  That director came to MITS-Kamulu last year when we were being re-certified to intake children and youth for education and skills training.

During the meeting, where the director reported that a head count was made recently of street children in Nairobi - and they concluded that there are at least 60,000 kids and teens sleeping on the streets within city limits.  This is about the same number that a government official reported about 10 years ago.

He also talked about MITS during the meeting, and he praised the work that we do in Eastleigh and other places on the streets as well as our boarding program at Kamulu.  Joel told the rest of the Team, "Pat someone on the back and say 'Good Job'"  

Joel is doing a great job in relation to government officials and networking with people who care for children an businesspeople who might hire our kids.  He also made the chapel talk to the kids this morning, and his subject was "Slow down, enjoy the life you have, and let God be in charge."  He talked about Moses and Joshua - last week we were in chapter 6 of The Story on "the wanderings" and this week we start chapter 7 "the battle begins."  So Joel, said, "be courageous," as Moses told Joshua.  Angela then requested that we sing "be strong and courageous and do not be afraid."

Joel also said he woke up a couple of days ago and said, "Wow, I have a child. Tira and I have a baby. I'm getting old."  And we said, "We all need to slow down, make and enjoy friendships...and let God be in charge."

Joel with Naledi

Joel and Jackton overlooking Mathare Valley