01/29/2026
S T O R I E S
Isaac,* is 17 and the firstborn in a family of five siblings. After the death of his father, Isaacβs mother remarried almost immediately, and the changes at home after his motherβs remarriage made life difficult for him.
He decided to drop out of school, telling his mother that he no longer wanted to continue with formal education and instead wished to pursue a jua kali (apprenticeship) training course. His mother, however, insisted that he should remain in school, which led to increased tension between them. Feeling misunderstood and frustrated, Isaac eventually ran away from home and started living on the streets. There he met Outreach Officers from Agape who engaged him in conversations, offered him hope, and later brought him to Agape for rehabilitation.
At Agape, Isaac received counseling, life skills training, and mentorship, and above all heard the gospel which he says taught him to forgive. He mentioned that his transition was made easier because he had never engaged in hard drug use or alcohol consumption while living on the streets.
After completing the program, Isaac was successfully reunited with his family and was ready to ask for forgiveness from his mother and step-father. With the continued support of Agape, he was enrolled in a motorbike mechanics course, which he recently completed successfully.
Today, Isaac is a skilled motorbike repair expert. He takes pride in his work and is grateful to Agape for transforming his life and helping him regain purpose and direction. He has started saving money with the goal of buying his own tools, and, in the future, starting his own motorbike repair business. His mother is very happy and proud of the positive progress her son has made. She attests that she has seen a great change in his character, attitude, and behavior.
Isaac now helps with household chores and even supports his mother financially by contributing towards buying food and other family needs. His life has completely transformed!
*Name and photo changed to protect privacy