In 2018, Sammy Githae was sure his life had changed for the better. As he sat on the plane leading him to one of the most exotic places on earth, his imagination ran wild with all the amazing things he could to transform his life.
Sammy aka Blacky, together with his bae Virginia Njeri, rose to fame after the photographer took random pictures of the two on Valentine’s day.
The photos went viral on social media, wowing Kenyans prompting well-wishers to sponsor their makeover.
The couple was even treated to an elegant trip to Diani by a tour company, Bonfire adventures.
“Hiyo safari nilienda, inafanyanga nikae wazimu ( When I remember the trip I went to, I feel like I’m sinking into depression),” Githae narrated.
Well-wishers had promised the couple five months rent but they stopped paying four months later.
“Walituahidi tutapata cash, nyumba tulilipiwa miezi nne alafu tukakosa rent juu hatuna kazi (They had promised us money and paid our rent for four months. We were unable to pay rent because we dare jobless),” he added.
In a story done by KTN, Githae confirms that their love is still strong and have been welcomed back by other streets families.
He also stated that his wife had been arrested alongside other street family members and taken to Nairobi Central Police Station for protesting along the streets.
Virginia Njeri and husband Sammy Githae
His friends added that Githae would have bailed out a few other street families from poverty, would he have made it.