Ushiriki Wema Foundation Hosts ‘Wemathon Fun Day’ to Fund Vital Wema Health Clinic

PHOTO: Tessie Musalia,  Ushiriki Wema Patron and spouse to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia mudavadi and Wema Centre Trustee Lucy Yinda flag cyclists during this year’s Wemathon fun day organised by Wema Centre in Mombasa on Saturday May 16th, 2026.

MOMBASA, Kenya, May 16 – The Ushiriki Wema Foundation in a vibrant display of community spirit, under the leadership of Patron Tessie Musalia, partnered with the Wema Centre in Mombasa to host the Wemathon fun day.

The charity event drew crowds of supporters all rallying behind a vital cause: raising crucial funds for the Wema Health Clinic, this specialized facility serves as a lifeline for street-connected children, ensuring they have access to the essential, dignified medical services they so urgently need.

Speaking during the event Mrs Musalia strongly advocated for the protection of Children, emphasizing that children’s rights are firmly anchored within the country’s legal and constitutional frameworks.

She specifically cited Article 53 of the Bill of Rights, reminding the public that every Kenyan child is legally entitled to a name, a nationality and the fundamental right to know and be raised by their parents whenever possible.

She further noted that safeguarding these basic freedoms is critical to preserving the dignity and future of the nation’s youth, calling on families and communities to work alongside the government to uphold these protections. 

Some of the specific application of rights to children are and not limited to, the right to; Name and nationality from birth; free and compulsory basic education, basic nutrition, shelter and health care.

Be protected from abuse, neglect, harmful cultural practices, all forms of violence, inhuman treatment and punishment and hazardous or exploitative labour.

To paternal care and protection To strengthen these protections, the Children Act, 2022 operationalizes these constitutional provisions and outlines the responsibilities of parents guardians, communities and the State in promoting and safeguarding children’s rights.

Additionally, the Government of Kenya, cognisant of its duty towards the wellbeing of our children, took another significant step forward in strengthening child protection systems by publishing the Public Finance Management (Child Welfare Fund) regulation.

The regulation which is geared towards the establishment of the child Welfare Fund is therefore encouraging to see institutions such as The Wema Centre living out these principles with every single day through their commitment to rescuing, rehabilitating, educating and reintegrating vulnerable children back into society.

She lauded Mama Lucy Yinda and her  dedicated team, noting that  the work they are doing at Wema Centre is more than service delivery but a restoration of dignity, hope, love and opportunity for children who deserve a chance to dream and thrive.

“It reminds us that protecting children is not solely the responsibility of government, but a collective responsibility that calls upon families, communities and institutions”, said Mrs Musalia.

“Today, the children at Wema Centre and the community are enjoying their right to a name and nationality, and access to healthcare services at their doorstep”, She added.

Beyond the children of Wema Centre, Mama Lucy extended an invitation to the little residents from the local community so that they too may benefit from these services.

This is made possible through a well-thought-out partnership between Ushiriki  Wema Foundation, the Government of Kenya through Huduma Kenya and Equity Afya, the caring health arm of Equity Group Foundation.

“At the heart of this partnership is one simple truth: no single organisation can meet the needs of our children alone. When we come together, we can reach further, serve better, and restore dignity where it is needed most”.

Further, the partnership between the government, private sector and civil society coming together not in principle, but in action, to improve the wellbeing of our citizens, especially children as Partnerships are essential for growth, innovation and sustainability, enabling organisations to achieve more together than they could alone.

“The funds raised shall go towards the Wema Health Clinic, a facility dedicated to providing essential and accessible medical services to street-connected children, the engagement with Equity Afya will grow into a deeper synergy, geared towards improving the wellbeing of our children”, Added Mrs Tessie.

“We envision the Ushirika Wema Foundation Wema Centre Goodwill Day as a cornerstone event, we hope that this becomes an annual event of solidarity and shared responsibility”.