A woman who once worked for Kenya’s immigration department is now appealing for help to reunite with her family after spending years living on the streets of Nairobi under unclear circumstances.
Millicent Mary Atieno, a mother of three from Kopolo Nango in Sakwa, Siaya County, left her rural home about 15 years ago to seek employment in the capital, hoping to build a better future for her family.
However, her life later took a dramatic turn that she says she cannot fully remember. Today, she survives on the streets of Nairobi, far from the life she once lived.The woman’s story came to light after a concerned resident, Brian Otieno Odhiambo, encountered her along Lunga Lunga Road and decided to learn more about her situation.
According to Brian, he became curious after hearing Millicent speak in Luo while walking nearby. Despite her tattered clothing and difficult living conditions, she spoke fluent English and appeared well educated.
During their conversation, Millicent revealed that she once worked for the Department of Immigration Services in Kenya and had previously built a stable life in Nairobi.
She recalled having a home, a job and a family, but the exact events that led to her losing everything remain unclear even to her.
Millicent says she still remembers key details about her life, including the fact that she has three children and that both her parents are alive back in Siaya County.
“I know my home and my family,” she reportedly said, expressing her desire to return home after years of hardship.
Despite remembering parts of her past, Millicent is unable to explain how she lost her job and eventually ended up homeless on the streets of the capital.
After Brian shared her story on social media, several individuals claiming to be her relatives reached out and asked him to show them where he had found her.
However, attempts to reunite Millicent with her family have proven difficult. According to Brian, the distressed mother often disappears or changes locations whenever relatives come forward to help.
Her sudden movements and changing moods have raised questions about whether she is avoiding the reunion or experiencing mental health challenges that make it difficult for her to trust those trying to help.
For Millicent, returning to her rural home in Siaya would mean reconnecting with her children and parents and possibly rebuilding her life after many years of struggle.
Her story has touched many Kenyans online, with several calling for assistance to help locate her family and support efforts to reunite them.
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