Mike Sonko Gets Piggy Bank for Son James, Helps Him Start Saving: "Mapema Ndio Best"
- Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko adopted James, a young boy whose father was killed by suspected thugs
- The politician shared a video teaching James the importance of saving money while still young
- Sonko also said he would teach him English and take him to a posh school, touching the hearts of many social media users
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Mike Sonko is already imparting financial knowledge to James, a young boy whom he adopted.
Source: Facebook
Did Sonko's adopted son start school?
James's father died after being attacked by suspected robbers at night while taking him to school.
A video Sonko shared on Friday, April 4, showed him with James in his bedroom.
A piggy bank was placed on the table, and the young man shoved notes and coins into it.
The electronic piggy bank whirred as it sucked the notes inside.
"The money is finished," James said.
Sonko told him that he would get the change the next day when they went to the market.
"All the change is yours," he said.
The video cut and showed Sonko giving the boy Chinese Yuan to put into the piggy bank.
"All money that remains, put it in there. We will not open until you are older.
Sonko said he would start teaching James English and shared plans to take him to school.
"I will take you to a good school so you can learn with white children," James said.
At one point, James asked Sonko to open the piggy bank, but he refused.
"When this one is full, we will take it to the bank, and I will get you another one.
You need to start saving when you are young," Sonko said.
Kenyans were touched by the clip and reacted by saying:
Sheila Abong:
“This kid is richer than many Kenyans now.”
Martha Mash Kitum:
“This boy will go far. To you, Sonko and your wife, may you never lack.”
Hellen Omiti:
“The baby has settled in well, and the trauma he was suffering from seems to have gone away! God bless you, Mike Sonko, for breathing new life into this cutie young soul and giving him a home, unconditionally! May you never lack!”
Samwel Okello:
“Sonko's heart is a special gift from God! Long live the king.”
Connie Muuru:
“This child is lucky to have fallen into your hands. God bless you so much.”
Joki Ndungu:
"Living in a monied house is a blessing."
Mamta Njesh:
“Be blessed, Mike, for all you're doing for the needy.”
Eunice Boaz:
“The kid is very happy. God bless you, Mike Sonko.”
How did Sandra Mbuvi bond with James?
Sonko's daughter, Sandra, recently returned to Kenya for her birthday celebrations.
The politician did not spare costs as he threw a swanky party, attended by family and close friends.
Source: Instagram
Sandra met James for the first time, and the two hit it off. A video shared by their mother, Primrose, showed Sandra asking the boy several questions as they played with his toy gun.
They walked hand in hand around their house.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
