Joseph's mother passed away in 2011. His father didn't cope well and had been in and out of hospitals since her death. Joseph and his brother John weren't being cared for and were missing a lot of school. The Tumaini house mother learned of their plight and they were admitted to Tumaini Children's Home in 2018. As a member of the Tumaini family, Joseph gets the care he needs and is able to attend school without interruption.