Kisumu Man Who Recently Graduated in Norway Celebrates Milestone by Uplifting Slum Widows
- Nathaniel Odongo Owino, a Kenyan man whose education journey once stalled, recently graduated in Norway
- It was an inspiring milestone that showcased the philanthropist's resilience even in the face of adversity
- To celebrate the achievement, he shopped for hundreds of widows in Manyatta Slums as a way to give back to the community that shaped him
Fresh from graduating with a university degree in Norway, Nathaniel Odongo Owino has made good on his heartfelt promise to give back to the community that shaped him.
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The recent graduate led a touching event dubbed “Smile With Our Widows” in Manyatta Slums, Kisumu, a gathering aimed at bringing comfort, dignity, and hope to widows often forgotten by society.
Power of compassion
Organised in partnership with Humanity Touch Charity Organisation, the event was more than just a celebration of Nathaniel’s academic milestone.
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It was a call to action, a moment to reflect on the power of compassion, and a demonstration that graduation is not only about personal achievement, but also about lifting others.
“I want to thank friends, and friends of friends who believed in the cause and showed up with gifts, support, and ideas,” Nathaniel shared.
He added that their presence reminded him that while life can be difficult, togetherness can bring light to even the darkest places.
Where did the widows come from?
The event drew widows from across the Manyatta area, who were brought together under one tent through the efforts of local administrative authorities and dedicated stakeholders.
From practical gifts to warm conversations, the atmosphere was one of solidarity and compassion, a rare but powerful occurrence for many in the slum community.
Nathaniel took the opportunity to challenge societal perceptions of charity, noting that acts of love do not always have to be financial.
“We often think charity means giving money, but it goes beyond that. It’s recognising when someone needs help doing what they can’t do for themselves — and stepping in with love and consistency,” he said.
The small but meaningful gestures of shared meals, donated essentials, and time spent listening to each other carried profound weight.
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Lessons from Nathaniel Odongo
For the widows who started the day without knowing what fate had in store, the event became a day of surprise, care, and renewed dignity.
Nathaniel also extended heartfelt thanks to the local leadership that helped mobilise the widows and supported the initiative wholeheartedly, calling them “examples of true servant leadership.”
With the event's success now etched in the memory of both the giver and the recipients, Nathaniel is already setting his sights on the next step.
“This is just the beginning,” he affirmed. “Let’s continue having conversations rooted in compassion, and let’s keep showing up for the widows, for the marginalised, for humanity.”
Indeed, for a young man who once fought poverty and rejection, and now carries a degree from a foreign university, this moment proves that true success lies not only in academic honours, but in lifting others as you rise.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
