Kenyans Generously Contribute for Critically Ill Mum Bedridden for 4 Years, Complain M-Pesa is Full
- A mother of two from Githurai revealed that she has been bedridden for four years due to multiple health complications
- Comedian-turned-philanthropist Erick Omondi visited Millicent’s home and, in a video, appealed to Kenyans to support her financially
- Millicent Maina’s story touched many, who showed their support by generously contributing through her M-Pesa numbers
Kenyans have turned out in large numbers to show compassion for a critically ill woman in Githurai, Nairobi county.
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Millicent Maina revealed that she has been bedridden for four years and is battling multiple health complications.
"I have issues with my stomach, I also suffer from asthma, ulcers, breathing difficulties, heart problems, my spine is not in good condition, and my nerves are degenerating," she said.
Her plight was first brought to public attention by actress Dorea Chege and her partner, DJ Bull, who were in Githurai for a promotional event and were informed about Millicent’s situation.
Moved by her condition, the couple visited her, prayed for her, and made a public appeal to Kenyans and well-wishers to assist Millicent.
After sharing the story online, many netizens tagged comedian Erick Omondi, who later promised to visit her.
Erick Omondi rallies support for Millicent Maina
The comedian-turned-philanthropist visited Millicent's home and expressed deep sorrow after listening to her story.
In a video, Erick was captured sitting quietly beside her, watching as her young son assisted her.
"Millicent was just telling me about her story when she ran out of breath, and now her young son is trying to fix her oxygen machine," he narrated.
He described the woman's condition as the saddest thing he had witnessed all year.
"This is the saddest thing I’ve seen this year, and trust me, I’ve seen a lot. This mother is in unbearable pain, and she's being cared for by her 11-year-old son. This boy should not be changing his mother’s diapers, it’s wrong, mentally, culturally, and psychologically. The system has completely failed us. Today, I sleep as a very angry Kenyan, but I know tomorrow will be better," he said.
Erick urged kind-hearted Kenyans, under his Sisi kwa Sisi initiative, to contribute towards taking the bedridden woman to the hospital.
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How much did Kenyans contribute to Millicent Maina?
Less than an hour after sharing Millicent’s M-Pesa number, netizens began complaining that the account was already full.
Erick then shared a second number, thanking Kenyans for their overwhelming generosity.
"Hey guys, the other number is full, team Sisi kwa Sisi, you are truly amazing, may God bless you. Here is Mum’s other number, let’s fill this one too so we can take her to the hospital in the morning: 0713766849 (Millicent Maina),” Erick posted.
Within minutes, online users reported that the second number had also reached its limit, urging Erick to consider setting up a paybill number where they could continue sending their contributions.
The comedian also joined Millicent’s sons in preparing supper, promising to return the next day to take her to the hospital.
"Honestly, this house didn’t even have cooking gas. I took the boys out for a short while, we bought supper and cooked it together," he shared.
Who takes care of bedridden Githurai woman?
The mother of two disclosed that she has a brother and a sister, but neither of them has shown any concern for her well-being.
As a result, the responsibility of caregiving has fallen on her two young sons, aged 11 and 7.
Through tears, she explained that her eldest son changes her diapers, ensures she takes her drugs, and assists with other daily tasks.
“I’ve been bedridden for four years. I have two sons who change my diapers. I have a sister and a brother, but even when I call them, sometimes they pick up, other times they don’t,” she said.
How did Kenyans help Albert Ojwang’s family?
This is not the first time Kenyans have come out in large numbers to financially assist someone in need.
TUKO.co.ke reported that when the late Albert Ojwang was killed while in police custody, the developments in the case angered many, who showed support for his family.
Erick once again met the slain teacher’s family, who were in desperate need of help, and rallied Kenyans to contribute, as their only hope for a better life had been gruesomely taken away.
Within minutes, the M-Pesa number belonging to Meshack Ojwang, Albert’s father, was full, prompting them to share additional numbers, his wife’s and mother’s as well.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
