RESCUED FROM THE STREETS.

My name is John Oduori. I have been on the street in Kakamega town for over 7 years. I came to the street after my parents died and while i stayed at my uncle's place,life became 'hell' as they beat me continously,denied me food and did not bother taking me to school. I felt like looking for an alternative,which running away to town was.
I joined my peers in staying in town,collecting garbage and selling then sleeping out side shops.The life was rough from the beginning but i got used to it. In 2008 we were taken by WEAEP to be provided with a shelter and other needs. Since i am now big at 16. I cannot go to std one.I could prefer training in some skill for life support -WEAEP might try to do so but they have first been spending time to counsel me and prepare me psychologically.

Location: MUNICIPALITY, KAKAMEGA, KENYA