Mombasa Barber Battling Cancer Discloses Chemo Session Costs KSh 34k, Asks for Help: "Ni Expensive"
- Popular barber Kitiki Sam is fighting stage three stomach cancer and undergoing chemotherapy
- During a TikTok livestream, Sam shared his symptoms and revealed his weight had reduced from 160 kilograms to 40 kilograms
- Sam appealed for financial help, needing nearly KSh 1 million to cover ongoing treatment, and his M-Pesa number is 0724590868
Renowned barber Kitiki Sam, born Samuel Kilonzo, is positive about his condition.
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The young man is battling stage three stomach cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.
Sam had an engaging livestream session on TikTok on Wednesday, July 16, where he interacted with fans.
Kitiki Sam details symptoms of stomach cancer
One fan asked him how he realised he had stomach cancer, and he revealed:
"Someone was asking about the symptoms. I became pale and people used to think I had bleached my skin. My colleagues were asking if I had bleached in January. My stomach started swelling, and I started vomiting blood. So those are the symptoms, and a lot of abdominal pain. I still battle the pain. I used to be 160 kilograms, and right now I am 40 kilograms," he revealed.
Sam also received donations during the live session from fans whose names he read out and thanked.
How much does Kitiki Sam need for cancer treatment?
He revealed he needs close to KSh 1 million for his treatment.
According to Sam, he needs KSh 2800 for a shot daily. Every chemotherapy session costs him KSh 34,000, and he will be going for his eighth session next week.
"I need KSh 2,800 for a shot daily. If you do that math. It's almost KSh 80,000 in a month. There's another prescription that I'm supposed to get that's KSh 12,400. That goes for two weeks. It's a lot of money if you calculate this. We need almost half KSh 1 million to manage this. So any amount you send me will be appreciated. Thank you so much," he said.
Where is Kitiki Sam?
The barber is currently staying at his sister's place in Nairobi as he continues with his treatment.
He still offers his skills, but not at a barbershop; he does in-call services to clients.
Sam previously expressed gratitude to Kenyans for standing with him and urged them to continue praying and supporting him.
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Is celebrity barber mentally drained?
Earlier, Sam worried fans after admitting he was mentally drained in an emotional TikTok video.
He stated that he was on the verge of giving up, explaining that the illness had given him a heavy load. He revealed that some of his TikTok friends reached out and, with them by his side, he is hopeful that he will recover.
Many fans took to the comment section to encourage him with uplifting scriptures. Some reminded him of his old days when he was healthy and the times he served them at his former workplace.
What is ailing Eliud Lagat?
Apart from Sam, another celebrity, Tapnyolei Rosaline, whose real name is Eliud Lagat, has appealed for help.
The entertainer told TUKO.co.ke that he recently underwent an eye operation at Tenwek Hospital and needs to undergo a second procedure.
He disclosed that he needs at least KSh 1.6 million for the procedure and other medical expenses. Lagat shared his phone number +254725730110, asking fans for their support.
Lagat has scheduled a fundraiser for Sunday, July 20, at Kapkagaon Centre in Nandi county. Fans of the entertainer have vowed to stand with him so that he can undergo the surgery and get back to doing what he loves most.
Needy student battling cancer appeals for help
Separately, Elvis Masea, a Form Three student at Kuura Secondary School, has been battling bone cancer since his diagnosis in January 2023.
After enduring the difficult decision of having his leg amputated a few months later, he began an intensive regimen of chemotherapy at Kisii County Teaching and Referral Hospital.
Recently, Elvis experienced swelling in his shoulder, prompting doctors to recommend radiotherapy in Nakuru.
In light of these challenges, he appealed for help. Donations can be sent to his mother, Gladys Mogiti Nyageri, through her M-Pesa number 0768 023 004.
Caren Nyota, HoD Entertainment, added details on what is ailing Eliud Lagat.
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