Everyday come with its package whenever the morning breaks. Just unpredictable it might be. Boniface Murage, the man who was caught by guards while trying to smuggle his own child from the hospital was arraigned in the court not knowing what the future held for him. He did not deny the charges laid against him unknowingly of the news awaiting him.
Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has offered a job opportunity to Boniface Murage, the man who was arrested trying to smuggle his child from Kenyatta National Hospital over a Sh56,000 pending bill.
Murage who was handed a three-month suspended sentence by Nairobi Magistrate Caroline Nzibe of Milimani Law Courts.ADVERTISEMENT
Murage pleaded guilty to the offence saying he did not have money to offset the huge bill which had accumulated to over 50,000.
The Sh56,000 bill was paid on Monday night by a good Samaritan as the Sonko Rescue Team also took Murage’s wife shopping for all the required baby products.
On Tuesday morning, as Murage was being released from custody, Sonko delivered the good news from the United States where he is attending the UN conference in New York that he will be employed at the County Government.
“This is to notify you (Boniface Murage) that you have been offered a job at Nairobi’s Environment Department,” a letter from Sonko read in part directing him to report to his office win an immediate effect.
Meanwhile, Sonko has also instructed his team to pay legendary footballer Joe Kadenge a visit in hospital.
Sonko directed his team to offer Kadenge any assistance needed and ensure he gets quality medical attention in order to boost his recovery.
Sonko went ahead to thank President Uhuru Kenyatta for helping Kadenge’s family to settle the outstanding hospital bill through the NHIF medical cover. The veteran footballer who won the hearts of many in early 90s was last week taken to hospital after feeling unwell.
“As the Ambassador of Good Deeds, I wish Kadenge a quick recovery and I urge all Kenyans to pray for him and also remember other Kenyans who are bedridden in hospitals across the country, I thank President Uhuru Kenyatta on his goodwill,” said Sonko.