Enjole Amuluole

Born in 1927 in Lodwar, Turkana County, and raised in Baragoi, Samburu County, Enjole Amuluole's life has been one of sacrifice and endurance. As the only child of pastoralist parents, she took on the heavy burden of herding livestock from a young age, learning early that survival meant hard work.

Marriage brought her the joy of motherhood, blessing her with eight children. But life’s cruelty was never far—four of them were lost along the way. Her husband’s livelihood depended on herding, but when all their livestock were stolen, their world collapsed. In search of a fresh start, they moved to Isiolo, only for tragedy to strike again when her husband fell ill and passed away, leaving Enjole alone to care for their children.
With no formal education and no means to send her children to school, she took whatever work she could find, cleaning homes for meager wages that barely kept them fed. Many days, they slept hungry. Still, she pressed on, refusing to give up.

In her later years, Enjole moved to Maisha Bora, a village in Isiolo County, still struggling, still holding onto hope. Her children, battling their own hardships, were unable to support her. It was during these desperate times that she connected with Mama Ibado Charity, where she shared her story. Recognizing her need, she was enrolled in their feeding and healthcare programs, offering her relief after decades of hardship.

Now, after nearly a century of life, Enjole’s strength remains undeniable. Though life has tested her in unimaginable ways, she stands as a symbol of perseverance, proving that even in the harshest of times, hope is never truly lost.