Zetech University Student Drops Out, Opens Online Shoe Business to Care for Ailing Mum: "It's Heavy"
- Carl Klein Njenga has been forced to put his university studies on hold to look after his ill mum at home
- The teenager, who was in his second year at Zetech University, was compelled to defer his studies and return home to become his mother’s caregiver
- Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Njenga, the firstborn son of Alice Akoth, opened up about the challenges they face at home
A young man from Nairobi county has had to make significant adjustments as his mother who suffers from a complicated heart condition.
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Carl Klein Njenga, who was pursuing a course in catering at Zetech University, had his education abruptly interrupted due to his mother Alice Akoth's deteriorating health.
“Because of my mum's situation, I could not continue with my studies. I had to defer and return home to help her,” he said.
Njenga explained that his mum’s illness has taken a heavy financial toll on the family. They had taken out numerous loans, and now debt collectors and agencies are constantly harassing them.
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Why can't Alice secure any more loans?
At just 19 years old, Njenga finds it incredibly difficult to balance caring for his ailing mother with the thought of continuing his education.
“It is tough because we’ve tried almost all avenues. I was looking for a loan using our title deed, but due to a bad score on the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB), it was tricky. It left us with no other means,” he noted.
“Some lenders pardon, but most do not, and the loans continue to accumulate due to interest. We now owe over KSh 1.7 million. The interest rates are added differently and outrageously,” he added.
How can one contribute towards Alice's welfare?
To raise money, Njenga runs an online shoe store. Additionally, since his mother was a caterer and he studied catering, he takes on some of her orders to earn extra income.
“I took on the responsibility to make everything possible at home since I’m the only one available. My younger brother, who is 11, is in school and used to take care of mum before I came home. I have to be the man of the house and the breadwinner. It’s not easy, but there’s hardly anything else I can do. I just hope she gets well,” he shared.
As Njenga remains hopeful his motehr will get better and get to her feet, the family shared how wellwishers can financially contribute towards Alice's medical situation.
Financial contributions can be made via M-Changa Paybill Number: 891300, Account Number: 115949.
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Nyandarua lady seeks help to care for ill mum
In another heart-wrenching case, a young lady from Nyandarua county spought help to care for her siblings and ailing mother.
Elizabeth Njoki became the breadwinner for her poverty-stricken family following her father's death.
Njoki was forced to drop out of school due to financial challenges and took on the responsibility of caring for her family.
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, she appealed for assistance, revealing that they currently do not have a permanent place to stay.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
