Nakuru woman feted for rehabilitating street urchins

Nancy Ndegwa (right) donating food to a street urchin at Railways Ground in Nakuru County on January 1, 2025, during the Sherehekea New Year Mtaani celebrations. [Daniel Chege, Standard]

A Nakuru woman popularly known for rescuing, rehabilitating and reintegrating street families will be feted during the Mashujaa Day Celebrations on October 20, 2025.

In a letter from the National Heroes Council (NHC) dated October 8, Nancy Ndegwa, alias Mama Street, has been recognised as a national hero.