In a heartwarming act of compassion and community service, members of the d79 Investment Group, comprised of police officers from various parts of the country visited Agape Special Centre to interact with and support children living with disabilities. The officers donated a gas cooker, foodstuffs, and cash to the institution, uplifting the spirits of the center’s children and staff.
Led by Chairman Isaac Tenai, the group emphasized their commitment to giving back to society. “We formed d79 from a batch of officers who trained together in 2001 and were later posted to different parts of the country. In 2016, seven of us came together to reconnect, and by 2019 we formally registered as a welfare and investment group,” said Tenai.
The group now includes 352 police officers, with an investment wing of 100 members. While focused on financial empowerment, the group also prioritizes community service. “Since 2020, we’ve been doing CSR activities, building a house for a disabled colleague in Kakamega, visiting children’s homes in Nakuru, Kiambu, Kasarani, and now here at Agape,” Tenai added.
Agape Special Centre was founded in 2014 by Nancy Wanjiru Njoroge, inspired by her own journey raising a child with special needs. Located in Kiamumbi, the center supports 51 children with various disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and mobility impairments.“I thank God because through this center, I’ve helped many parents.
Over 1,000 children have passed through our doors,” said Njoroge. “We teach them daily life skills—feeding, bathing, and dressing—along with vocational skills like knitting. But we still face stigma. Some people believe that entering the center puts them at risk of ‘catching’ disability.”
Njoroge appealed to the government for increased support, especially in covering costly therapies and medications, which remain out of reach for many families.
Grace Wangari Muruguru, a mother of a 21-year-old autistic daughter named Jejida Njambi, gave a moving testimony of her struggles. Her daughter suffered a traumatic brain injury at age nine, leaving her with lifelong challenges.
Despite numerous hospital visits and financial hardship, Grace remained resilient, helping Jejida reach Grade 8. “She can’t write or shade properly, but I treat her like any other child,” she said.
The visit by d79 was more than a gesture of charity—it was a demonstration of unity, empathy, and the importance of standing with marginalized communities.
As the officers interacted with the children, they reinforced a powerful message: that giving, no matter how small, can create a lasting impact.