Street children too have potential

Street children too have potential(MAULID BILLIE ALI) As the world was celebrating the day of the African child, i had a chance to meet two street children along Mburu Gichua road in Nakuru. And listening to these young people, i came to realize that they too do have dreams like other children despite the bleak future they face. The more i spent time with them, the more i liked them to the extent of sharing pop corns with them. Contrary to what many people think, these street children were very much social and intelligent. And i profoundly believe given a conducive environment these wonderful kids can become whatever they want to be. They too have potential just like other children. With much effort from society, street children too can be very useful to society in future. On that very day, the sun was shining above Nakuru skyline and i kept wondering, will there be a day when the sun will find these splendid children in a better place where they can pursue their dreams? Will their future be a continuation of their past? Anyone walking in the streets of Nakuru, Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu will see these children sniffing glue. And most of us have formed the perception that they belong to the street. What we are forgetting is that they are children just like other children. Only that circumstances compelled them to the life they are living. Lastly, i am apealing to the government, religious leaders and society at large. Let us give these gorgeous children the kind of life we would like to give to our children. If only the society is ready to help the street children, i am very much sure they will never wallow in the world of hopelessness.