Milka Moraa secures new home and job after public humiliation by Pastor
Two weeks ago, Moraa made headlines when she went to the Neno Evangelism Center seeking help to pay off her Ksh 4,000 rent arrears. Instead of compassion, she was met with harsh words and public shaming.
Pastor Ng'ang’a dismissed her plea, telling her to seek help elsewhere: “Enda polisi. Polisi ya kwenu ni wapi? Sasa umefungiwa, umekuja hapa kutafuta pesa. Hapa ni kwa maombi,” (Go to the police. Your local police station is where you should have gone. You’ve come here looking for money; this is a place for prayers).
However, Moraa's humiliation proved to be a blessing in disguise. The story resonated with Kenyans, and, with the help of a Kenyan police officer, Sammy Ondimu Ngare, well-wishers raised money to reopen her house, but that was just the beginning.
Before the intervention, Moraa’s living conditions were dire but thanks to the funds raised and the opportunity presented by the Affordable Housing Program, Moraa’s future is now bright.
In just two months, Moraa will be among the beneficiaries of the government’s Affordable Housing Program (AHP).
She has secured a studio unit in the Mukuru Social Housing Project at a cost of Ksh 640,000. Moraa can choose to pay the total amount upfront or opt for the rent-to-own model, where she will pay Ksh 3,900 per month.
Speaking about her new opportunity, Moraa said, “I never imagined this day would come. The life I had before was filled with uncertainty, but now, I have hope. I can finally offer my children a future free from fear."
Acting CEO of the Affordable Housing Board, Sheila Waweru, shared her thoughts on the importance of the program: “Moraa’s journey is a powerful reminder of the challenges many face, but it’s also an example of how the Affordable Housing Program is making a tangible difference.”
On Monday, Moraa also joined ExpressWay Lounge as a staff member where she signed her contract and started work immediately.
"Milka Moraa Tegisi whom Pastor Ng'ang'a chased away when she asked for rent from his church, yesterday joined ExpressWay Lounge as a staff member. She signed her contract and started work immediately, ODM Communications Director Philip Etale confirmed.
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