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                                                                                      2008 PROFILES

                                                                                      Alex

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                                                                                      Alex was abandoned by the mother shortly after birth on 16 July 2008 at Thika District Hospital. He weighed 3kg.  He was admitted at Happy Life Children's Home on 26 August 2008. 

                                                                                      Anne

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                                                                                      Anne was was born pre-term and abandoned at Kenyatta National Hospital on 4 April 2005.  Her birth weight was 1100 gms. She was placed at HLCH on 7 May 2005.  She is in the baby class. 

                                                                                      Bahati

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                                                                                      Bahati was found abandoned by the pupils of Kasarani Primary School in the morning of 23 January 2008.  Her umbilical cord was not tied and she was naked and uncovered.  Bahati was taken to Kasarani Police Station by the teachers.  She was admitted at HLCH on the same day.  

                                                                                      Baraka

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                                                                                      Baraka was born on 6 August 2006.  His mother was 16 and unmarried and, as such (based on her family culture), their lives were were threatened.  She gave Baraka away for adoption.  He was admitted at Happy Life on 8 August 2006. 

                                                                                      Beatrice

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                                                                                      Beatrice was abandoned outside a residence at Mwihoko Village at Githurai on 13 June 2008.  A stranger took her and reported the matter to Githurai Kimbo Police Station.  She was placed at HLCH on 14 June 2008. 

                                                                                      Cyrus

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                                                                                      Cyrus was abandoned at Thika District Hospital shortly after birth in the post-natal ward on 21 September 2005.  His birth weight was 2.73 kgs.  He was taken to the nursery and treated for neonatal sepsis for 7 days.  Cyrus was placed at HLCH on 13 October 2005. He is in baby class. 

                                                                                      David

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                                                                                      David was born at KNH on 24 January 2005.  After delivery, he was placed at the new born unit as his mother was not in a position to care for him.  The social worker at HLCH later tried unsuccessfully to follow up on the whereabouts of the mother.  David is in baby class. 

                                                                                      Elijah

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                                                                                      Elijah was found abandoned at Kahawa West Kongo shortly after birth on the night of 24 June 2002.  A good samaritan, Mrs. Winnie Wanjiru Njoroge, reported the matter to Kiamumbi police station.  The police later referred him to HLCH on the same day.

                                                                                      Emmanuel

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                                                                                      Emmanuel was abandoned at Kangangi Estate in Ruiru.  He was rescued by a street boy who reported the matter to the police who, in turn, took him to Thika district hospital.  He was around 2 weeks old and weighed 3.6 kgs.  Emmanuel was placed at HLCH on 13 October 2005.  He is in the baby class. 

                                                                                      Favor

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                                                                                      Favor was found abandoned at Githurai 45 on 12 November 2007.  She was approximately five months old.  Favor was brought at HLCH by the police from Kasarani Police Station on 17 November 2007.  Favor was placed for foster care awaiting adoption on 19 July 2008. 

                                                                                      Fred

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                                                                                      Fred was born as his mother was on the way to the hospital on 23 April 2004.  As per the records, the mother was from Kimilili, Musenwa location, Bungoma district.  The mother was admitted to KNH with the baby and later left him behind in the ward.  He was placed at HLCH on 27 may 2004.  Fred is now 4 yrs old and in nursery class.

                                                                                      Gabriel

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                                                                                      Gaby was abandoned at Githurai roundabout along Thika/Nairobi highway on 17 May 2008.  Someone going to Overcoming Faith Church was among the crowd that saw Gabriel and took him to Githurai Kimbo Police Station.  He was brought to HLCH on the same day. 

                                                                                      Gloria

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                                                                                      Gloria was found abandoned shortly after birth on 13 November 2007 at Juja Road Estate.  The members of public who found her took her to Rose Mwangi, a children’s officer on leave. She brought Gloria to Happy Life Children's Home on the same day. 

                                                                                      Graham

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                                                                                      Graham was abandoned at KNH at the newborn unit shortly after birth on 2 January 2005.  He was placed at HLCH on 23 February /2005. He is in the baby class. 

                                                                                      Hope

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                                                                                      Hope was abandoned by her mother at Thika district hospital annex ward on 29 December 2006.  On admission at the newborn unit, she was diagnosed with neonatal sepsis. She was treated and her health improved.  Hope was admitted at Happy Life Children's Home on 5th February 2007. 

                                                                                      Israel

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                                                                                      Israel was abandoned at Dandora estate in Nairobi shortly after birth and later picked up by Maurine Atieno on 7 May 2004. She reported the matter to the police, then took him to a clinic at Dandora which referred him to KNH.  He was admitted with severe dehydration and malnourishment and weighed 2.4 kgs.  He was brought to HLCH on 19 May 2004.  Israel is 4 yrs old and in nursery school.

                                                                                      Jeremy

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                                                                                      Jeremy was found abandoned at Makongeni estate, Phase 7, on 12 November 2007.  He was taken to Thika District Hospital where he was admitted. He weighed 2.6 kgs.  He was placed at Happy Life Children's Home on 18 December 2007. 

                                                                                      Jonathan

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                                                                                      Jonathan was seen by police officers on 18 April 2008 at a place known as Kenya Kiiru village of Baricho division Kirinyaga district.  The police took him to Kerugoya district hospital.  He was placed at HLCH on 8 May 2008, but was then taken to the hospital suffering from menengitis which was at its tertiary stage.  He is now doing well. 

                                                                                      Joshua

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                                                                                      Joshua was abandoned by the mother soon after delivery on 10 December 2002 at Kenyatta National Hospital.  He was later taken to Nairobi Children’s Home and later transferred to HLCH on 7 Jan 2003.  Joshua has been taken in foster care for a year with adoption process to follow.  Joshua is now 7 years old and in pre-unit class at Thika Road School.  

                                                                                      Kevin

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                                                                                      Kevin was found abandoned at the gate of Jackline Nyaata on 9th May 2006 at Kinoo in Nairobi.  She reported the case to the police. He was then taken to KNH and diagnosed with severe malnutrition, anemia and rickets. He was about 18 months old and weighed 5.6 kg.  He was admitted at HLCH on 11 July 2006.  Kevin is in the baby class. 

                                                                                      Leah

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                                                                                      Leah was admitted at HLCH on 16 January 2007. Her father  was 66 years old had stayed with her for 6 months in very poor conditions.  Her mother died after delivery.  Leah will be given back to her father when he is in a position to take care of her.  Leah has a brother (Daniel) and a sister (Mother). 

                                                                                      Lena

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                                                                                      Lena was abandoned at Githurai Kimbo on 27 May 2005 at about 2 days old.  She was suffering malnutrition and admitted at HLCH on the same day. After proper medical attention and care, she grew well and was in nursery class by the time she was identified.  She was taken for foster care by her adoptive single mother on 7 August 2008; they live at Taita Taveta District. 

                                                                                      Loise

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                                                                                      Loise was left by her mother one month after delivery in the care of her father.  She was taken to Nairobi Children’s Home. Her father never re-appeared and efforts to trace him are futile.  Loise was brought to HLCH on 14 January 2005 from Nairobi Children’s Home.  She is in the nursery class. 

                                                                                      Mark

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                                                                                      Mark was abandoned at Ruiru toll area on 23 April 2006.  His weight was 3.6 kg.  The police took him to Thika District Hospital on the same day. He was about 1 week old.  Mark was admitted at Happy Life Children's Home on 3 May 2006. 

                                                                                      Melody/Blessed

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                                                                                      Melody was abandoned along Kwihota Ruiru road on 28 June 2008.  She was rescued by a stranger who reported the case to the police.  She was later taken Thika district hospital.  Melody was about one week old and weighed 2.5 kgs.  She was admitted at Happy Life Children's Home on 21st July 2008. 

                                                                                      Moses

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                                                                                      Moses was abandoned in Mathare area in Nairobi on 7 June 2006 outside a house where there was a home fellowship.  He was taken in by Jackson & Irene Ocheing, who reported the case to the police, but were allowed to take him home. On 21 June 2006, Moses was taken to KNH and treated for pneumonia.  He weighed 4.5 kgs.  Mrs. Ochieng was unable to continue staying with Mloses in the ward and Moses was later placed at HLCH on 10 August 2006. 

                                                                                      Patience

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                                                                                      Patience was abandoned at Kerugoya district hospital at the outpatient department on 4 February 2008.  She was placed at Happy Life Children's Home on 8 May 2008. 

                                                                                      Patricia

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                                                                                      Patricia was abandoned at approximately eight months by an out-patient mother in the pediatric ward at Thika district hospital on 5 January 2007.  Her mother left a note with the baby indicating that she was an orphan.  Patricia was taken for fostering on 16 April 2008 and is now known as Ruth. 

                                                                                      Peace

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                                                                                      Peace was found near a river in Matuu on 8 November 2006.  She was taken by a good samaritan lady to Matuu police station.  She was later taken to Thika District hospital and weighed 1.93 kgs.  Her umbilical cord was septic.  She was received at HLCH on 28 December 2006.  She has retarded growth due to micro cephalous. 

                                                                                      Praise

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                                                                                      Praise was abandoned at Githurai Kimbo in a sewage trench on 18 April 2006.  The case was reported to the police who took her to St. John’s Hospital.  She weighed 2.36 kgs.  She was admitted to HLCH on 3 May 2006.  Praise was taken for foster care pending adoption on 27 June 2008 by a single lady.  Praise's new name  is Tana Claire. 

                                                                                      Pretty/Irene

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                                                                                      Pretty was born prematurely at Thika District Hospital with the very low birth weight of 1.4 kg.  She was admitted to the nursery and placed in an incubator.  She was abandoned on 23 May 2008.  Her mother did not leave any contacts in the hospital records.  Pretty was admitted to HLCH on 21 July 2008. 

                                                                                      Rehema

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                                                                                      Rehema was abandoned at Witeithie on 11 December 2006 at about  two months old.  She was taken to Thika Police station, who took her to Thika district hospital where she was treated for fever and sickness.  She weighed 4 kgs. Rehema was placed at Happy Life Children's Home on 28 December 2006.  She has been identified and taken for foster care by a mother who had earlier adopted a girl (Beth) from HLCH .

                                                                                      Sammy

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                                                                                      Sammy was abandoned at Thika District Hospital outpatient department on 10 January 2006. He weighed 4.7 kgs.  He was placed at Happy Life Children's Home on 19 January 2006. Sammy is in baby class. 

                                                                                      Samson

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                                                                                      Samson was left in the house by his mother for a week without food.  The good samaritan who rescued him later reported the case to Kasarani Police station.  He appeared very weak, frail, and malnourished.  Samson was admitted at HLCH on 19 July 2007.  His mother was arrested and charged in court, but didn't follow up with him afterward.

                                                                                      Samuel Muhia

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                                                                                      Samuel was abandoned by his mother (an orphan herself) who left him with her sister on 27 September 2007.  The sister could not take care of him for a long time since she was a small girl in Githunguri primary school in Ruiru, thus affecting her education. He was admitted at HLCH on 2 October 2007. 

                                                                                      Tumaini

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                                                                                      Tumaini was abandoned by his mother at KNH on 12 June 2007.  Details about his mother were not given.  Tumaini was placed at Happy Life Children's Home on 22 August 2007. 

                                                                                      Victoria

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                                                                                      Victoria was reported having been abandoned by her mother on 2 December 2007 after birth at Thika district hospital.  She weighed 3.4 kgs.  She was admitted at Happy Life Children's Home on 18 December 2007. 

                                                                                      Wendy/Hope

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                                                                                      Wendy was abandoned on 15 July 2008 at Thika district hospital shortly after birth.  She weighed 3.1 kgs.  She was admitted to Happy Life Children's Home on 21 July 2008. 

                                                                                      Winnie Joy

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                                                                                      Winnie Joy was left alone in the house by her mother (who had been mistreating her) two weeks after delivery while her father was at work.  Winnie was placed at HLCH on 26 March 2008 for care and protection for a period of one year and will then be given back to her father. 

                                                                                      Zawadi

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                                                                                      Zawadi was abandoned at Thika district hospital shortly after birth on 1 November 2007.  She weighed 3 kgs and was in fair condition.  She was admitted to Happy Life Children's Home on 18 December 2007. 


                                                                                      Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” 
                                                                                      Matthew 19:14 


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