Agnes Kagure, a Nairobi businesswoman and political leader, recently took a strong and practical step to support street families by organizing dignified burials for people who had died and remained unclaimed in city morgues.
In a message she shared on Facebook, she said no one should be left alone in death simply because they were ignored in life.
She explained that many of these people had been forgotten for months, yet they still deserved respect and dignity.
Together with her team, she arranged proper send-offs so that their lives would be acknowledged, even at the end.
On January 29, 2026, Agnes personally led the burial of nine members of street families at Lang’ata Cemetery. Among those buried was a three-month-old baby, highlighting the deep hardship faced by people living on the streets.
The deceased had died between November 2025 and January 2026, and in some cases, the causes of death were unclear as bodies had waited long periods for postmortem examinations.
Agnes covered the full cost of the burials, including coffins, transport, and other related expenses.
A bus ferried the bodies to the cemetery, and street families themselves took part by digging graves and holding a simple prayer service. Six more bodies were expected to be buried later after the required checks were completed.
Photo of the event. Photo Courtesy/Agnes Kagure/Facebook
Beyond the burials, Agnes also ensured that over 300 street families received meals and basic medical assistance on the same day.
The event brought together grief, solidarity, and a message about responsibility. While many praised her kindness, Agnes was clear that such actions, though important, are not enough on their own.
She openly stated that charity cannot replace proper leadership and long-term solutions.
According to her, street families need consistent health care, reliable access to food, recovery and rehabilitation programs, and real opportunities to return to stable and productive lives.
She stressed that dignity should be part of how Nairobi is governed daily, not something offered only during emergencies.
Agnes Kagure’s actions are closely linked to her own life story. Born in 1974 in Nyeri County, she grew up in a family of eleven children struggling with poverty.
At the age of 19, she moved to Nairobi in search of a better life, starting work as a house help before joining insurance sales.
Through persistence, she built her own business and later founded the Agnes Kagure Foundation, which focuses on helping women, youth, and vulnerable families through education, health support, and skills training.
Today, she leads the Kenya Patriots Party and is running for Nairobi governor in 2026, with a strong focus on social issues.
