Joyce Ong'ombe: Woman Who Was Burnt, Lost Daughter after Gas Explosion Gives Testimony in Church
- Joyce Ong'ombe was burnt and lost a daughter after a boiler exploded in a house they were staying in
- During a service at the Lavington SDA Church in Nairobi, Joyce looked beautiful and regal in a beautiful outfit, braids and was very composed except whenever her testimony was too sad
- The middle-aged woman broke down while sharing about her daughter, Georgina's last moments and how she felt about her death
- Joyce, who was in India, also remembered to thank the groups that had stood by her and managed to name as many as she could, one by one
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Nairobi, Kenya: Joyce Ong'ombe, the woman who lost her daughter after they were involved in a gas explosion accident in Diani, is now feeling better, and she even made it to church.
Source: Facebook
In December 2024, Joyce had taken her daughter to Diani for highly anticipated birthday celebrations when the boiler exploded and left them with serious burns.
The two had to be evacuated to the burns unit at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
Joyce was last seen by the public during the funeral and burial services of her dear daughter Georgina, who used to attend the Alliance Girls high School.
How did Kenyans stand with Joyce On'gombe?
Then, an invalid, Joyce, tearfully followed the proceedings over livestream and shortly afterwards, she left the country for India.
"The last time I was in the church was December 29, 2024, and this is when I am stepping in the church again," she said.
"I want to thank the leadership of the church for making my problems their own, all the committees and I may not mention all the names thank you," said Joyce.
Joyce is also indebted to the Alliance Girls High School, which stood by her when she buried her husband and their children, despite them having left the school before.
They were present to bury Georgina as well.
"I'm a child of Alliance Girls High School," she said.
Why is Joyce Ong'ombe grateful to social media?
The widowed woman, who does not have kids anymore, thanked her collegemates from Kikuyu Campus who collected a lot of money for her, which was a far cry from the KSh 100,000 they normally collect.
She was eternally grateful to the people who contributed to her getting better as well.
"You would see someone contributing KSh 10 this means that may they wash clothes and were paid KSh 100 and instead if using all of it in their house they contribute," she said.
She also thanked social media and several media stations for highlighting her story.
Source: Facebook
How is Joyce Ong'ombe's condition now?
According to Joyce, when he was at KNH, her whole body was wrapped, and she was like a log and could not do anything for herself.
As days went by, she also grappled with a lot of pain that could not even be handled by meds, and she had to turn to prayers.
Additionally, there were times she wanted to go for long calls and had to do it right there because she could not do it on her own.
"This particular finger had a rod and what that team did was enormous," may God bless all of them
"I still have some wounds on my arms, thighs and the burns are already having what they called the aquantracture; the muscles contract and anytime I am in that pain I call on the name of the Lord," she said.
Joyce said that while in the hospital with her daughter, Georgina, the young one used to say that she envisioned them in front of the church giving a testimony.
"I am here doing it for her," she said.
How did Kenyans react to the story?
Awuor J:
"What a moving testimony full of pain and hope.We thank God for His healing mercies in your life madam. He will heal all your wounds, muscles and nerves."
DrKetch:
"Sis Joyce, may Job's story give you hope, that after all these, God will replace sorrow with blessings.
@raelamunga6785:
"God, this one is your chosen one, Guard her with all your love 🙏."
@christineanyango5027
1 hour ago
Joyce,God has done it and continues to do it. He has plans for your future.There nothing that God cannot handle,just submit to Him.Sister Joyce, earth has no sorry that heavens can not heal. It shall be well."
@maureenanyango9470:
"My former Lecturer at KIM, It is well with your soul.God is faithful❤🎉."
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke Pastor Dann Mathews Were said the healing of Joyce was a victorious moment for her, the church and Kenyans who raised over KSh 10 million for her.
"Kenyans from all walks of life and interdenominational groups interceded for that woman and her daughter. It is sad we lost the young girl.
"Now the real hard part begins, and that's healing of her heart and expected grief, which will take time," he said.
Kenyans raise KSh 10m for Joyce, daughter
In February 2025, Kenyans raised KSh 10 million to take care of the medical expenses of supporting Joyce.
According to former CAS David Osiany, who led the fundraiser, Kenyans from all walks of life contributed, and he thanked Kenyans for their generosity.
He noted that while Joyce has made progress healthwise, doctors say she may remain hospitalised for several months.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
