Mohamed Tache

Born in Merti, Mohamed grew up as one of seven siblings. Tragedy struck early, with two of his brothers passing away young and his mother dying when he was just seven. Forced to leave school after Standard Four due to lack of fees, Mohamed became a herdsman, tending his father’s cows while his father worked as a laborer to provide food for the family.

At 18, Mohamed set off to Nairobi in search of a better life. He found work as a watchman in Kariobangi, a popular slum area, a job he held for three years before being dismissed. Returning to Merti, he resumed labor jobs to support his family. Fate intervened when he was forcefully recruited into the police service and trained as a stock theft officer, tasked with tracking stolen animals.

Over his 34-year police career, Mohamed married and had five children. Although he worked tirelessly to send them to school, all dropped out after Standard Eight due to financial constraints. After retiring with a modest salary of KES 7,350 (CAD 80) , Mohamed returned to Merti and invested in livestock. However, a severe drought wiped out his entire herd, leaving his family destitute.

In 1981, Mohamed moved to Isiolo Township at his brother’s invitation. His brother built him a wooden house, offering a fresh start. As years passed, Mohamed’s daughters married, but one was widowed and returned home with four children. Later, his brother also passed away, leaving Mohamed to care for his widow and five children in addition to his own.

Burdened by poverty and with no support from his sons, Mohamed struggled to provide for his large family. One day, while walking through Isiolo, he learned about Mama Ibado Charity (MIC). After sharing his story, the MIC team assessed his situation and enrolled him in the Seniors Feeding Program, providing vital food rations that eased his daily struggles.

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