Sam Kitiki shares dream of inclusive barbershop for children with disabilities
By Paulette Mboga, February 12, 2026Celebrity barber Sam Kitiki has shared his dream of opening a barbershop that welcomes everyone, especially children living with disabilities and autism.
In a long post on Thursday, February 12, 2026, he said these children are often overlooked or misunderstood, and his shop will offer them a safe and supportive space. According to Kitiki, the haircut experience for these kids will be free, allowing them to feel valued, confident, and respected.
“My dream is to open a barbershop that welcomes everyone, but most importantly, children living with disabilities and autism,” Kitiki said.
“In my shop, these kids will not be judged, rushed, or turned away. They will be welcomed with patience, kindness, and respect. And for them, the haircut will be free, because every child deserves to feel seen, confident, and valued.”
Kitiki expressed the impact of something as simple as a haircut.
“A simple haircut can change how a child feels about themselves. It can give them confidence. It can give them joy. It can give them dignity,” he said.
He believes that creating this space will do more than provide haircuts—it will give children a sense of self-worth and belonging.
Supporting the vision
He explained that support for the barbershop goes beyond business.
“When you support this barbershop, whether through donations, encouragement, or simply choosing to cut your hair with us, you are not only supporting a small business. You are putting a smile on a child’s face. You are telling a child with special needs that they matter,” Kitiki said.
The project is deeply personal for Kitiki, who is currently battling cancer.
“This dream is deeply personal to me. As I fight cancer, this vision gives me strength and purpose. It reminds me why I keep going. This barbershop is more than a business—it is my way of giving back, of leaving something meaningful behind, of turning my pain into hope for others,” he said.
Despite his health challenges, Kitiki said he refuses to let cancer silence his purpose.
“With your help, this shop can become a safe space. A happy place. A place where children who are different are celebrated, not ignored. A place where every haircut carries love,” he said.