Fidel Obaga — From the Streets to a Life of Purpose

When you first meet Fidel Obaga, you meet a young man whose life radiates hope — but his journey began in deep struggle. Growing up, home became a difficult place, and as a boy, he ran away to the streets of Nairobi. There, survival meant begging for food and money from well-wishers. To escape the harsh realities of life, he turned to drugs, seeking comfort in all the wrong places.

But God had not forgotten Fidel. In His divine mercy, God sent a good Samaritan who took Fidel off the streets, clothed him, gave him shelter, and helped him return to school. Through that act of love, Fidel completed his secondary education and is now pursuing a plumbing course, building not only a career but also a future filled with hope.

Today, you’ll find Fidel serving faithfully as a team member at Hope Igniters, reaching out to vulnerable youth — many of whom are walking the same road he once walked. His story reminds us that no life is beyond redemption. When God steps into your story, He rewrites it for His glory.