In a quiet corner of Mohamed Diouri Street in Kenitra, an African man struggled to lift his feet. His body was exhausted, his right leg nearly incapacitated, and his eyes were unfocused. Beside him, his little daughter walked, dressed in dirty clothes and barefoot, gripping his hand tightly as if to say, “Don’t fall.”
The scene was harsh. People passed by—some glanced, while others hurried on. Yet, one person stopped. A local authority official, on a field visit, noticed the child. He did not ask about their identities or call for a police patrol. Instead, he approached calmly, spoke to the man, and offered him support to get back on his feet.
At that moment, the Kenitra mayor was not just representing authority, but the humanity he saw in the street. He did not simply observe; he personally led the man and his daughter to the head of a nearby administrative unit, who was overseeing a campaign to clear public spaces.
The unit head received them, paused the campaign temporarily, took his phone, and called a homeless shelter in the Sakaniya neighborhood. He explained the situation and requested urgent assistance. Within minutes, a temporary shelter was arranged for the man and his daughter. The goal was clear: to ensure the child’s safety first, treat the father if possible, and then assess the legal and social situation to provide a realistic solution.
Meanwhile, the unit head instructed an officer to accompany the man and his daughter personally. He also asked the officer to provide an immediate meal, as the young girl was hungry. She did not cry or ask but her eyes revealed everything. A simple meal, a piece of bread, and some food were enough to bring her a little comfort.
The officer got into the car with them. He did not speak much. He watched the girl eat and helped the man out of the car at the shelter. He fulfilled his duty properly, without written orders or social media coverage.
Passersby who witnessed the scene were affected. One commented that such behavior restores faith in state institutions. An elderly woman who walked by murmured words of prayer before moving on.
What is striking about this story is that the authorities acted outside of routine. They did not think in terms of paperwork but in terms of people. They saw suffering in the street and intervened.
The Kenitra mayor did not seek legal justifications. He did not just refer the matter to the relevant authorities. He took action himself and ensured that the individuals reached safety. This kind of behavior is rare but possible, revealing the human side within the administration.
The unit head did not perceive the situation as an additional burden. He recognized it as a direct responsibility. He acted quickly, coordinated, followed up, and oversaw the execution. Even the officer, who could have merely transported them, chose to accompany the case to its conclusion.
What happened in Kenitra was not a seasonal initiative or a public relations campaign. It was a moment of genuine humanity in the heart of a bustling city. It was a message that responsibility is not only about enforcement and organization but also about compassion and human vigilance.
The girl and her father might not remember the names of those who helped them, but they experienced a different day. She slept in a warm place, ate with assurance, and her father held her hand, feeling at ease for the first time in days.
In the street, no one knows who is watching, who intervenes, and who disappears. But yesterday, in Kenitra, the authorities were present. They saw, acted, and quietly changed something very small… yet it was very real.
