{"id":235927,"date":"2026-06-29T12:11:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/?p=235927"},"modified":"2026-06-29T12:11:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:11:51","slug":"bahati-opens-up-about-encounter-with-street-children-promises-long-term-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/bahati-opens-up-about-encounter-with-street-children-promises-long-term-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Bahati Opens Up About Encounter With Street Children, Promises Long-Term Support"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bahati has opened up about an unexpected encounter with a group of street children, revealing that the experience moved him to offer more than just a one-time act of kindness.<\/p>\n

The singer said he met the children shortly after filming a new episode of his Bahati Cares<\/strong> initiative, where he had been supporting a woman identified as Ivy. While driving home, he noticed the children following his vehicle and decided to stop and find out more about their situation.<\/p>\n

Before sharing the details of the encounter, Bahati jokingly mentioned his wife, Diana B, in a light-hearted comment.<\/p>\n

\u201cSomeone tell Diana B I said sorry; Range Rover yake imejionea mambo,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The remark suggested that the family vehicle had gone through an unexpected experience during the encounter.<\/p>\n

Stopping to Make a Difference<\/h3>\n

According to Bahati, he could have continued driving but chose to stop because he wanted to bring some happiness to the children.<\/p>\n

He explained that his first step was to understand their circumstances and what they were carrying with them.<\/p>\n

\u201cI saw these street kids following me, and I stopped to make them smile,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst thing niliwapeleka tukapimishe mali walikua wamebeba.\u201d<\/p>\n

The musician said the moment was not only about offering immediate help but also learning more about their lives and needs.<\/p>\n

Planning Long-Term Support<\/h3>\n

Bahati revealed that he went further by collecting contact details of the children\u2019s guardians so he could continue following up after the encounter.<\/p>\n

He said he wants to explore ways of helping them leave life on the streets while also supporting their education.<\/p>\n

\u201cI took their guardians\u2019 contact details, and I will be following up this week,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will be following up this week to see how I can support them to get off the streets as well as their education.\u201d<\/p>\n

Continuing the Bahati Cares Initiative<\/h3>\n

The singer described the encounter as part of his ongoing Bahati Cares<\/strong> initiative, which focuses on documenting and supporting people facing different challenges.<\/p>\n

He said the initiative is simply about using what he has to make a positive difference in the lives of others.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is me sharing the little I have,\u201d Bahati said.<\/p>\n

He added that he hopes to continue helping people whenever opportunities arise.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is Bahati Cares.<\/p>\n

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