A video shared by Favor eight weeks after the rescue shows a visibly transformed Omugunda expressing gratitude to those who contributed towards his recovery.For years, motorists and pedestrians using King'ara Road saw Samson Omugunda, also known as Alex Kamundu, sitting by the roadside asking passers-by for help.
Some knew him by the nickname "the PhD holder", while others only knew him as a man experiencing homelessness, unaware of the loss, mental health challenges and years of isolation that had shaped his life.
Eight weeks ago, that reality began to change after Sifa Favor came across Omugunda and decided to help.
Favor assisted Omugunda in accessing treatment at Mathari Mental Hospital, where he began receiving care as part of his recovery.
In an update shared on Instagram, Favor said the rescue was about more than helping Omugunda leave the streets.
"It was about restoring his dignity and giving him another chance at life," he wrote.
"His story reminds us that behind every person begging on the street is a story we may never know."
A video shared eight weeks after the rescue shows Omugunda expressing gratitude to those who supported his recovery.
"I feel so good, right now I'm okay. I'm happy, thank you so much," he says in the video.
The video also shows Favor taking Omugunda shopping for food, new clothes, bedding and household items.
Omugunda is also seen signing what appears to be a rental agreement after being helped to secure accommodation, marking an important step towards rebuilding his independence.
The rescue is part of a wider initiative that Favor has been leading through his Instagram page, @teamvoicee, where he documents rescue missions involving people experiencing homelessness and mobilises support from well-wishers.
Those wishing to support the initiative can find more information on the platform.
"Rescue is only the beginning. Healing takes time," Favor said, adding that rehabilitation requires care, medication, counselling and consistent support.
For those who knew Omugunda, his journey is a reminder that a person's lowest moment does not have to define their future.
What began with one person's decision to stop and help has become a story of hope, highlighting how compassion, treatment and community support can help someone rebuild their life and regain their independence.
The story has drawn praise from social media users.
"Best thing on the internet this day. Thank you, Team Voice, for allowing God to use you as a vessel to help his children," one commenter wrote.
Another added: "Heartwarming. It's actually been a quick minute since I last saw him on King'ara. Wooow."
