It all began when Joseph started noticing abandoned children alone on the streets of Nkubu, Kenya, the small town where he grew up. First he took three street children into his home who were in desperate need of care. But as word spread on the streets more and more came to his door. He couldn’t say no to them. Joseph soon realized that he had started an orphanage. But unlike many orphanages that have a church to support them, he had no support. In spite of that, he somehow managed to keep things going. Over the next 27 years he cared for 458 children who are now members of their community, leading successful lives. A volunteer who helped at the orphanage said:

"Joseph at Acts of Mercy Home is the greatest person I've ever met. He has devoted his whole life to these neglected, orphaned and sick children, and to this day he takes care of them. This place captures the heart.” –Kasia, a volunteer

Currently the orphanage has more than 130 children. The children remain at this children’s home until they can support themselves as young adults. Before a child leaves the home, Joseph makes necessary arrangements so the child can be self-sufficient. The mentally challenged children stay in the children’s home for a long time.