Tessie Musalia Flags Off Wema Centre Wemathon in Support of Vulnerable Children

Tessie Musalia Mudavadi, spouse to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and patron of Ushiriki Wema Foundation, together with Lucy Yinda, on Saturday, May 16, 2026 flagged off cyclists during this year’s Wemathon Fun Day organised by Wema Centre in support of vulnerable and street-connected children.

The charity event, held in Mombasa, brought together partners, supporters, families, and members of the local community in a fundraising initiative aimed at supporting the Wema Health Clinic, a facility dedicated to providing essential healthcare services to children under the care of Wema Centre and now extending services to street-connected children.

Cyclists and participants took part in activities aimed at raising awareness on child welfare while mobilising support towards programmes focused on healthcare, rehabilitation, education, and reintegration of vulnerable children back into society.

Speaking during the event, Tessie Musalia emphasised the importance of protecting children’s rights and ensuring every child has access to healthcare, education, shelter, and parental care as provided for under the Constitution of Kenya and the Children Act, 2022.

She noted that the Constitution guarantees children fundamental rights and freedoms that safeguard their dignity, wellbeing, and future, including access to basic nutrition, healthcare, education, and protection from abuse, neglect, violence, and exploitative labour.

Tessie Musalia said it was encouraging to witness institutions such as Wema Centre actively championing the welfare of vulnerable children through rescue, rehabilitation, education, and reintegration programmes.

“It is therefore 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 vulnerable children back into society,” she said.

She praised Lucy Yinda and the Wema Centre team for their dedication towards restoring dignity, hope, love, and opportunity to children facing vulnerable circumstances.

“Mama Lucy Yinda and your dedicated team, the work you are doing here at Wema Centre is more than service delivery; it is the restoration of dignity, hope, love, and opportunity for children who deserve a chance to dream and thrive,” she said.

Tessie Musalia further noted that protecting children should not be left to government alone, but requires collective responsibility from families, communities, institutions, and development partners working together to improve the wellbeing of children.

She also highlighted the collaboration between Huduma Kenya, Equity Afya, Ushiriki Wema Foundation, and Wema Centre, saying partnerships between government, private sector players, and civil society organisations are essential in strengthening support systems for vulnerable children and communities.

“At the heart of this partnership is one simple 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.

She added that proceeds raised during the Wemathon Fun Day would go towards supporting the Wema Health Clinic and expanding access to essential and affordable medical services for street-connected children in Mombasa.

Tessie Musalia expressed optimism that the Ushiriki Wema Foundation–Wema Centre Goodwill Day initiative would grow into an annual platform promoting solidarity, compassion, and shared responsibility towards vulnerable children.

The event marked another milestone in ongoing efforts by Wema Centre and its partners to strengthen child welfare programmes and improve access to healthcare and social support services for children living in vulnerable situations across the coastal region.