- Boda boda riders near Kenyatta University gate alerted philanthropist Derrick Mbugua after spotting a distressed woman walking without clothes
- Mbugua and the riders shielded Betty Yego Kipchirchir from onlookers taking videos and worked to trace her family in Nyandarua
- Kenyans who heard the story contributed funds to cover Betty's meals and accommodation ahead of a planned visit to Mathare Hospital
A philanthropist from Kiambu county stepped in to help a distressed woman found wandering without clothes near the Kenyatta University gate after boda boda riders stationed nearby alerted him.
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Derrick Mbugua said he received a call from the riders describing the situation, and he drove to the scene immediately.
What he found confirmed their account: the woman appeared confused, visibly distressed and seemingly disconnected from her surroundings.
Working together with the boda boda riders, Mbugua managed to get the woman dressed and shielded her from bystanders who were recording videos of her.
Rather than participate in filming her, the riders chose to help, a decision Mbugua publicly praised.
How Mbugua Traced Betty's Family
After ensuring her immediate safety, Mbugua posted an appeal online to help identify her.
"I have received a call from boda boda riders outside KU-Gate concerning this lady walking without clothes. Anyone who knows her, kindly reach out," he wrote.
Through that appeal, he established that her name is Betty Yego Kipchirchir, that she is from the Sabaot community, and that she had been experiencing mental health challenges linked to difficulties in her personal life.
Mbugua took Betty to Ruiru Hospital with the assistance of the riders, where she was examined.
He later confirmed that her sister had been located and would travel from Nyandarua the following morning to accompany Betty to Mathare Hospital for further care.
Kenyans Rally Behind Betty
The story moved many Kenyans online, who contributed money to ensure Betty had a meal and a safe place to sleep ahead of her appointment. Mbugua noted that one of the boda boda riders even ran out of fuel in the course of helping, and that those who heard the story chipped in to assist.
"Finally, our girl will be sleeping in this room courtesy Kenyans of goodwill. Tomorrow we expect her sister to arrive around 9 pm from Nyandarua. Akimaliziwa nywele we proceed to Mathari hospital," Mbugua said.
He stressed that at no point did he or the riders know Betty's name, ethnic background or home area. Humanity alone drove their decision to act.
Mbugua also appealed to those who had recorded footage of Betty during her moment of distress to delete the content and protect her dignity.
"She is sick," he said plainly, urging the public to respond with compassion rather than curiosity.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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