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.
By Peace Muthoka
Mombasa, May 16, 2026 – The spouse of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, Tessie Musalia, has called for stronger collaboration between the government, civil society, and the private sector to improve the welfare of vulnerable and street-connected children across the country.
Speaking in Mombasa during the annual Wemathon at the Butterfly Pavilion Forest Trail, Mrs Musalia joined hundreds of participants from different backgrounds in an event organised by the Wema Centre to raise funds for healthcare services for street-connected children.
The fundraising event featured activities including running, walking, cycling, and Zumba dance competitions, with proceeds earmarked for the construction of a clinic at the centre. The facility is expected to provide much-needed medical services to vulnerable children living on the streets.
Mrs Musalia stressed that every child deserves protection, care, and an opportunity to thrive, noting that children’s rights in Kenya are safeguarded by the Constitution and various laws. She pointed to Article 53 of the Bill of Rights, which guarantees every child fundamental rights and freedoms meant to protect their dignity and future.
She further highlighted government efforts to strengthen child protection systems, citing the publication of the Public Finance Management Fund Child Welfare Regulations aimed at establishing the Children Welfare Fund.
Mrs Musalia said initiatives such as those undertaken by the Wema Centre demonstrate the importance of practical support for vulnerable children, praising the institution for its efforts in rescuing, rehabilitating, educating, and reintegrating children back into society.
“It is encouraging to see institutions such as the Wema Centre living out these principles every single day through their commitment to rescuing, rehabilitating, educating and reintegrating children back into society,” she said.
She noted that the centre’s work goes beyond providing services, saying it restores dignity, hope, love, and opportunities to children who deserve a second chance to dream and succeed.
According to Mrs Musalia, protecting children should not be left to the government alone but should instead be embraced as a shared responsibility among families, communities, institutions, and development partners.
On Friday, Mrs Musalia’s Ushiriki Wema organisation partnered with the government, Equity Afya, and the Wema Centre to facilitate access to healthcare and various Huduma Centre services for children at the centre and members of surrounding communities.
She said the partnership reflects the power of collective action in addressing the challenges facing vulnerable children.
“At the heart of this partnership is one single 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,” she said.
Mrs Musalia added that meaningful partnerships between government agencies, civil society, and the private sector are essential in improving the well-being of children and creating sustainable solutions for vulnerable communities.
She further emphasised that collaboration remains key to growth, innovation, and sustainability, enabling organisations to achieve far greater impact together than they would working independently.
