A newborn baby found abandoned on the streets of Kisumu has been placed in the care of New Life Home after spending two months receiving medical attention and nurturing at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH).
The infant, estimated to be just three days old when he was discovered, was found near the Innovation Eye Centre in Lower Milimani Ward, Kisumu Central Sub-County.
Two security officers who came across the child immediately contacted the National Police Service, whose intervention set in motion the process of securing his safety.
When did Miracle Blessing arrive at JOOTRH?
The baby arrived at JOOTRH on June 28, where he was admitted to Obama Children Hospital for assessment and care. Hospital staff named him Miracle Blessing.
Over the following two months, Miracle Blessing became a familiar face within the ward. Healthcare workers administered vaccinations, provided regular feeds, monitored his development and ensured he received consistent nurturing throughout his stay.
Staff watched him grow from a fragile, newly found infant into a more stable and thriving child.
Who presided over the formal handover ceremony?
While the clinical team focused on his physical health, JOOTRH’s Medical Social Work Department worked in parallel to secure his long-term welfare.
The department’s in-charge, Ms Eunice Gor, led the coordination of assessments, documentation and engagement with child-protection stakeholders to identify a suitable placement for the baby.
The Ag Chief Executive Officer of JOOTRH, Dr Joshua Clinton Okise, presided over the formal handover ceremony on September 2, 2026, marking the end of Miracle Blessing’s time under hospital-based care.
The journey of Miracle Blessing
The baby was transferred to New Life Home, where he will receive continued shelter, protection and developmental support.
Dr Okise’s presence at the handover underscored the hospital’s broader commitment to child welfare, extending its responsibility well beyond clinical treatment to the longer-term protection of vulnerable patients.
The journey of Miracle Blessing, from a street in Kisumu to a children’s home, reflects how healthcare institutions can serve as a critical safety net for children found in vulnerable circumstances, bridging the gap between immediate rescue and lasting care.
