Meet David Kisolo
Jan and I have known David since he was young. He is the youngest biological child of Sam and Irene Kisolo, who have an incredible story of their own. Watching the legacy they’ve passed on to their children is truly inspiring. We’re thrilled that Streams of Mercy has played a role in transforming so many lives.
David’s story is extraordinary. “I grew up with three other biological siblings,” he shares. “But we were part of something much bigger—a large and unique family.”
He is not exaggerating. During his lifetime, Sam and Irene have fostered and adopted an unimaginable number of children.
“As older kids moved on, more children would arrive,” he recalls. “I’ve shared a home with over 100 siblings!” Many of these children were orphans or came from broken and hostile environments. “My parents embodied the father heart of God; bringing healing, joy, hope and faith into our lives. This has shaped who I am today.
Growing up in such a large family brought challenges as well. “The toughest part for me as a child was choosing whether to sacrifice or prioritize myself. Learning to sacrifice was difficult, but it was crucial in our family. Through this, I realized just how much God’s grace enables us to sacrifice for one another.”
Despite these challenges, he worked hard and was able to attend university. Through the Streams of Mercy Education Fund, he excelled and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering.
He sees God’s hand in every step of his journey. “Every experience, including my career, has shaped me to serve others. Just as an engineer builds a strong foundation, I want to help others build lives they can value.”
David’s home was a refuge for countless hurting children. “The best part of growing up with so many siblings was the richness it brought to my life. I was constantly surrounded by different cultures, talents, skills, and behaviors. There was always someone amazing to learn from!”
He developed strong social skills early on. “My childhood was about meeting new people, living with them, and sharing everything. I learned that we must create space for others and empower them to build their own lives.”
Streams of Mercy watched David grow up. We are so excited to present this university graduate! We are excited to see the ways God will use him in the future!
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