“My son Gift, I am so proud of you” Mike Sonko praises adopted son after completing his O-Level education

Mike Sonko must be the happiest dad in town now that his adopted son; Gift Osinya just cleared his high school education at Lenana School.

This being a major milestone for the young man he has been raising and mentoring since 2014; the former governor could not hold back from celebrating the young man’s progress in life.

If you remember well, the Osinya brothers (Gift and Satrine) were adopted by the popular politician; after their mum was shot dead by terrorist at a Likoni church; leaving behind Gift and 18 month old baby Satrine.

Blessings in disguise

However despite the pain, emptiness and grief mama Gift left behind; this sad situation was reversed to be a blessing for her two sons – who are currently living; and dining with a family (Sonko’s) that adores them like they are their own blood.

Just to prove how much Sonko loves his eldest son; he went on to celebrate him in a detailed post where the fella wrote;

TIME HAS RUN SO FAST
CELEBRATING GOD’S MIRACLE YET AGAIN:

When terrorists struck at the Joy Jesus Repentance Church in Likoni, Mombasa County on the ill-fated Sunday of 23rd March, 2014 taking away the life of Mama Veronica Atieno and leaving a bullet lodged in the skull of her 18-month old son, life seemed hopeless for the two little boys she left behind.

Narrates 2014 incident

Since many are aware of how Sonko ended up with the Osinya brothers in his custody; the former Nairobi Governor for the first time gave his reasons for adopting them by saying;

The heartbreaking picture of Gift Osinya carrying his injured younger brother, Baby Satrine Osinya, went viral, and I was deeply touched by the plight of the two little boys who had lost their mother in the most cruel way, as many Kenyans were.

The former governor went on to describe these boys as a blessings; and his biggest achievement as he has been able to educate another generation with a bright future ahead. He said;

Alongside mobilising resources to facilitate the treatment of Baby Satrine, I offered to adopt the two young boys, and since then, I have witnessed God’s miracles unfold right before my eyes. Gift and Satrine have been an immense blessing to me and my family ever since, and it’s been with great joy that we have watched the two grow into fine, young men with a promising future ahead of them.

Proud dad

Since his biological children are all girls; Mike Sonko remains grateful to have met these two boys who are now identified as his children. And just like any other parent showing his children love; the politician had this to tell his eldest son;

So, today was again a moment of great joy and a big milestone for us as a family when Master Gift Osinya completed his KCSE at the Lenana School. My son Gift, I am so proud of you, and truly grateful to God for the blessing you have been in our lives.

He added;

I pray that the God of Daniel, Meshack and Abednego who saved your life, and that of your younger brother Satrine, will forever walk before you and with you at all times as you enter the next phase of your life as a young adult.

And lastly to all the fans who supported them; Sonko had this to say;

For all those who have been standing with us in prayer and words of encouragement, may the God of Jabez continue expanding your territories.