Kilifi Boy Gifts Mum KSh 1k At Airport Before Boarding Flight To School, Warms Her Heart

• Caroline Gikunda admitted she broke down after her young son gifted her a KSh 1,000 note on his way to school at the airport
• The young man gave his mother from Malindi the money as a token of appreciation for being a loving mum
• The post moved several social media users as they flocked to the comment section to praise the boy

Kilifi - A young boy has made his mum emotional following his thoughtful and selfless act of kindness.

Caroline Gikunda, the young boy's proud mum, took to social media to express her motherly delight in her son.

Boarding flight at Malindi International Airport

She noted her son was resuming school and had escorted him to Malindi International Airport to catch a flight.

"I escorted this gentleman to the airport, and while saying bye, he squeezed a KSh 1,000 note in my palm and said...'from the gifts I received at my pre-birthday party. Happy Mothers' Day belated to the world's best mama'...," part of the heartwarming post read.

Gikunda admitted she was overwhelmed by emotions as she shed a tear following her son's gesture.

Her son was in his full school uniform and had a travelling bag as he looked ready to return to school.

"If you meet me smiling at the storm today, just know that son turned best friend made my day. Go ye and learn," she said.

In a brief interview with TUKO.co.ke, the joyful mother hoped the post would encourage women, especially single mums.

"I truly hope this inspires someone, especially mothers who are raising kids alone," she noted.

Social media reactions

The post moved several social media users as they flooded the comment section to react.

Peter Maina Nderitu:

"He is learning the African way. May he grow wiser and wiser."

Purity Gikunda:

"He is a rare gem. I thank God every day for the man he is becoming. May God shower you with blessings and wisdom, son!❤❤❤."

Beatrice Kiragu:

"That man is clever and loving. May God's blessings and protection be upon him always."

Cicilliah Kwamboka:

"The best feeling ever ❤️."

Martha Tsisika

"The best gift ever a son can give her lovely mum, given he's a student, hugs our wise man for loving mama that much."

Titus Mutwiri:

"He has become a great man."

Ruto speaks to girl who cried over school reopening

Separately, Tinsley Nduta, the young girl who went viral after emotionally reacting to President William Ruto's announcement on school reopening, received a call from the head of state.

Ruto explained to the young girl, who was enjoying ice cream at home next to her mum, the importance of going to school.

The president also promised to see her after she reported to school, leaving the little girl excited.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke