Nominated Senator Hezena Lemalet marked the Christmas season by giving back to vulnerable members of society, saying her leadership is guided by compassion, faith and service to God.
The senator revealed that she donated her December salary to provide food for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Samburu County before extending support to elderly residents in her home village. She noted that the two groups are often overlooked despite deserving dignity, care and inclusion.
“Shared Christmas joy this year donating my salary to feed PWDs of Samburu County and later the elderly at my village,” Lemalet said.
“Often forgotten but they matter. I am just a girl after God’s heart and my leadership is of service to God.”
Lemalet expressed gratitude to Grace Lempeei, whom she described as the driving force behind SHERP, a home that shelters and rehabilitates persons with disabilities. She also praised the staff for their dedication to protecting residents and helping them reconnect with their families.
“Many of them were healed and reconnected with their families,” she noted.
Drawing from her own life experience, the senator urged Samburu residents and Kenyans at large to treat people with disabilities with respect and compassion. She disclosed that as a toddler, she was unable to walk after suffering severe burns, and her parents were advised to buy her a wheelchair.
Despite the early setback, Lemalet defied the odds, excelling in athletics, becoming a model and eventually rising to represent her county in the Senate.
“I implore the Samburu people to never look down on the disabled of our community,” she said.
“You never know who that neglected child will be tomorrow. God is the master planner and He has a reason for everything.”
She further cautioned against taking good health for granted, adding, “You are not special to be normal, it’s just the grace of God. Things can change very fast any time.”
Lemalet also revealed that she once came close to losing her eyesight but recovered, saying her personal journey has reinforced her belief that no one should ever be written off.
The senator’s Christmas gesture has been widely praised as a reflection of servant leadership and a reminder of the importance of empathy and inclusion in society.
