Just weeks after uniting to change the life of Kaluma Boy, a young content creator from Othaya who went viral for selflessly caring for his ailing father, a group of Kenyan TikTokers is coming together again, this time for another powerful act of kindness.
Their next mission, set for October 26, 2025, focuses on Mama Gift, a single mother from Gathoge in Embu County, who has captured hearts online for her resilience while caring for her infant son. The baby, known affectionately as Baby Gift, battles multiple health complications, including cerebral palsy, chronic asthma, and cardiovascular challenges. Despite her struggles, Mama Gift’s unwavering faith and openness about her journey have drawn empathy from Kenyans across social media.
The upcoming visit, organised by the same creators who helped Kaluma Boy, is being coordinated alongside Bishop Muthee Kiengei, a popular media personality and philanthropist known for leading grassroots charitable outreaches. The team plans to deliver household essentials, medical supplies, and financial assistance while documenting the encounter to raise more awareness for the family’s ongoing needs.
“Helping Kaluma Boy wasn’t long ago, but it changed everything,” one organiser shared. “We realised that TikTok isn’t just for entertainment, it can be a lifeline.”
The story of Kaluma Boy, whose real name is Caleb Kamau, first went viral in early October after clips showed him grinding maize and cooking for his sick father. Kenyan TikTokers, led by influencers such as Azziad Nasenya, Baba Talisha, and Dennis Karuri, rallied together, visiting his Othaya home with donations including a posho mill, food supplies, and financial support that helped the family regain stability. The collective effort was widely praised as an example of how social media influence can translate into tangible impact.
Now, with the upcoming Embu visit, these creators appear to be transforming what began as a single act of goodwill into a broader social movement, one that uses likes, follows, and shares as stepping stones toward real-world change.
From viral trends to acts of service, Kenya’s TikTok community is proving that digital influence can drive compassion offline. As the October 26 visit approaches, the message is clear: the future of social media may not just be about who goes viral, but why.
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