A disabled man from Kiambu County will soon meet President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi.
21-year-old Gichuhi Macharia has earned an invite from the President after photos of him casting his ballot using his feet during October 26th repeat presidential election went viral on social media.
The Star reported that President Uhuru was stunned by the devotion of the young man from Thika and tasked Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia and local administration officers with tracing the man.
Gichuhi, who holds a Diploma in Computer Science was traced in Thika’s Witeithie Estate where he rents a single room. He uses his feet to type, write and eat.
Speaking to the Star, Gichuhi lamented of unfulfilled promises from politicians contesting for different seats in the August 8th election. “People promised to assist me during campaigns but they never keep their promise and after months of trying to follow up, I gave up,” he said.
He dreams of setting up a business of his own, but lack of capital has derailed the plan.
“What I want is a business that can accommodate cosmetics, a salon, barbershop and cyber cafe. All I need is capital,” he added.
Like the Githeri man,…
Like the Githeri man, Gichuki you are closing Jordan headed for Canaan. Congratulations. I am happy for you. I hope our president will give you the money you need to start your dream business.
Careful Gichuhi Macharia, if…
Careful Gichuhi Macharia, if your business succeeds some people might think you stole the money using your feet cos yes you are Mugikuyu kamiri.
Mugi. Stealing is Born of…
Mugi. Stealing is Born of Mind; especially DEPRIVED Minds; not Hands or Feet.
@Mugi. What kind of…
@Mugi. What kind of nonsense is this? You do not want Mr. Macharia to succeed in his business because people will say he stole. People will say very bad things if he fails in his life. He better succeed so that he will be a role mole to many
@Kenya I want Macharia to…
@Kenya I want Macharia to succeed by all means. You got to know sarcasm when applied or implied. But you say you want him to be a “role mole” to many. Surely, you are not calling good ol Macharia a mole? 😉
I meant role model
I meant role model
Good for you Mr Macharia it…
Good for you Mr Macharia it is a good lesson for young people that you don’t need to have hands to be successful. What you need is good mind because you are a smart,clean young man. Sky is the limit for you son
this is a good gesture
this is a good gesture