Mercyline lives in an orphanage in Kisii, Kenya. She is a double orphan, meaning that she has suffered the loss of both parents. Her sister Linet llives with her at the same orphanage. She is energetic and a lot of fun. Mercyline loves to smile.

Mercyline enjoys jump rope, football, and playing with the other children at the school and at the river. Her favorite color is pink. She attends church activities and is in primary school, where her performance is good. Her chores include helping clean the dorms, care for the animals, and get water.