Sonko celebrates as adopted son Gift Osinya graduates from Scott Christian University

Gift Osinya, the boy who was rescued and later adopted by Mike Sonko after the tragic Al shabab attack in Likoni that claimed his mother and left his brother Satrine injured has officially graduated from Scott Christian University

Through a heartfelt Facebook and X post, Sonko celebrated Gift’s graduation, emphasising that with God, anything is possible.

“See God. The God of miracles. The God of second chances. The same God who held Gift and Satrine when darkness tried to swallow them. Today, Gift Osinya graduates from Scott Christian University a moment only God could write,” he posted.

See God!! The God of miracles. The God of second chances.
The same God who held Gift and Satrine when darkness tried to swallow them. If this is not God, then what is?

Today, Gift Osinya graduates from Scott Christian University — a moment only God could write.

Many remember… pic.twitter.com/CY4uaFeMY5

— Mike Sonko (@MikeSonko) December 6, 2025

In 2014, attackers stormed Joy Jesus Repentance Church in Likoni, Mombasa, killing six worshippers, including Gift’s mother.

Amid the chaos, his younger brother Satrine was shot in the head.

At just 13 years old, Gift carried his severely injured brother out of the church an image that gained national attention for the bravery it depicted during the tragic attack.

The incident left both boys orphaned and in urgent need of support. They were transferred to Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in Nairobi after the attack, where neurosurgeons managed to remove a bullet lodged in Satrine’s skull.

The brothers received essential medical treatment and were discharged after several weeks.

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko took them in, promising to give them a stable home and ensure they received an education.

This commitment from Sonko became the foundation of Gift’s promising future. Sonko reaffirmed that he would continue supporting the brothers to help them fulfill their ambitions by financing their education.

Throughout his life, Gift has emphasized that faith and resilience have guided his progress.

In various interviews, he has spoken about using education to rebuild his life and to serve as an inspiration for others dealing with hardship.

His heroic actions during the Likoni attack earned him the Jubilee Insurance Samaritan Award in 2020.

The iconic photo of Gift carrying his wounded brother became a symbol of Kenya’s fight against terrorism and circulated widely in the media, prompting nationwide conversations about courage, unity, and perseverance.

Over the years, Kenyans have watched his journey with admiration, seeing his story as evidence that challenges can be overcome with determination and support.

Mike Sonko has consistently honoured the achievements of Gift and Satrine, often sharing their milestones with the public and turning them into national points of discussion.