Karangu Muraya, 6 Other Philanthropists Who Changed Lives in 2023

 

What would Kenya do without people who step out of their comfort zones to ensure that their compatriots from poor backgrounds have a chance in life? Jeremy Damaris, Juliana Olayo, and Sammy Ondimu Ngare. The philanthropists put up with thousands of requests for fees, basic needs, hospital bills, and requests to take in people who have been abused in their inboxes every day. It is not easy, but they try their best to meet all needs, and below are some who have worked very hard this year. 1. Karanga Muraya The name Karangu Muraya is synonymous with helping the needy, and whether he is in Kenya or in India attending to a sick person, he always gets requests for more help. Karangu helps poor people improve their businesses, raises money to take people to India for treatment and even fundraises to build homes, among other notable needs.  2. Jeremy Damaris Raised by a single mum, Jeremy Damaris has a very big heart and is always helping people who cannot raise fees and hospital bills. He is also known for building houses for people who can't afford them. Recently, he went to make peace with his step-family and promised to build a house for his step-mum. 3. Muthee Kiengei Muthee Kiengei, also affectionately known as Pastor Ben, is a media personality who doubles up as a preacher. Although his ministry is still young, he has already started impacting lives in a huge way. For instance, Muthee Kiengei, together with his team, raised KSh 100,000 in five minutes for a lovely woman married to a man without legs, as they were moved with compassion towards her because she accepted her husband as he was. Kiengei also stepped up to pay school fees amounting to KSh 122,000 for a poor boy after a church member messaged him, reminding him about her impending return to school. Subscribe to watch new videos 4. Sammy Ondimu Ngare Administrative Police officer Sammy Ondimu Ngare couldn't keep calm after a girl whom he helped in 2019, Lilian Faith Ogoye, graduated with a degree in Human Resource Management from Mount Kenya University. Ngare is known for helping stranded parents pay fees, build houses, and pay hospital bills. In another story, Ngare bought uniforms and shoes for a girl whose uniform was torn in school and had to be mended by her teacher. 5. Derrick Mbugua When the name Derrick Mbugua comes up, most people think of Kahawa Wendani estate. Mbugua has done so much for his community, ranging from helping people get food, fighting injustices, and raising money for people whose homes have been razed down by fire or goods destroyed by other means. 7. Njeri wa Migwi Mwangi Human rights champion Njeri wa Migwi Mwani is an indefatigable woman who fights big and small fights for women, men, and children who have suffered abuse. She is not easily intimidated and can fundraise for all causes, no matter how big, with a lot of gusto. TUKO.co.ke compiled the philanthropic activities of the human rights activist, having given new hope to those who had lost it  8. 0layo Juliana Olayo loves children, and she really fights for them. The hardworking beauty traverses the county and is never afraid to get into the most dangerous places to rescue a child. A trained counsellor, she helps people navigate the difficult terrains of life. Mbugua saddened by boda rider's death In another story, Kevin Simiyu from Kahawa Sukari exposed a motorcycle vendor identified as Jijenge for allegedly selling him a motorbike with fake number plates. Simiyu confronted the company, accompanied by content creator and philanthropist Derrick Mbugua. The two got the company to promise him a new motorbike and new documents, but sadly, he died without getting them. 

by  Susan Mwenesi