Nyakach Man Falls Sick 4 Months after Joining Master's Program, Dies Leaving KSh 1.1m Bill
- Felix Otieno Ochieng graduated with pride, but just a day later, darkness fell, literally, when he lost his sight
- Still determined, Felix Otieno Ochieng enrolled for his master’s degree, battling illness with unwavering courage
- Now, only months later, his family mourns his untimely death and pleads for help to take him home for burial
The family of the late Felix Otieno Ochieng, a University of Eldoret graduate, is appealing for financial assistance to settle a hospital bill of KSh 1,152,525 so they can lay him to rest.
Source: UGC
Felix graduated with a Bachelor of Education in December 2023, but his life took a tragic turn the following day when he developed temporary blindness.
How Felix Otieno's health deteriorated
His mother, Maureen Achieng, told TUKO.co.ke that her son was immediately taken to Sabatia Eye Hospital for a medical check-up.
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However, he was referred to the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) for treatment of high blood pressure.
Despite health challenges, Felix enrolled to a master’s program in January 2024 and sat for his exams while unwell.
In April, his condition worsened, and he was diagnosed at AGC Tenwek Hospital with End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD), beginning immediate dialysis.
Later, doctors at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital advised that he undergo a kidney transplant.
Felix Otieno underwent 4 surgeries
However, the process was delayed after he was diagnosed with a bacterial infection, collapsed heart valves, and a hole in the heart.
In July 2025, Felix was admitted to Tenwek Cardiothoracic Centre, where he underwent four surgeries.
The first repaired the valves and heart defect, the second stopped internal bleeding, and the third removed a blood clot.
While he showed signs of recovery, Felix developed heart complications and another blood clot that night and was returned to the theatre for the fourth time.
Sadly, he didn't make it out successfully this time around and passed away at dawn on August 9.
Source: UGC
How to contribute to Felix Otieno's bill
The body of the 22-year-old is currently at Tenwek Hospital Mortuary, but will only be released after the outstanding bill is cleared.
His parents, Meshack Arambo and Maureen Achieng, are now appealing to well-wishers to help settle the hospital bill so they can take Felix to Nyakach for burial.
Contributions can be sent via M-Pesa to 0712717895 (Maureen Achieng).
Felix Otieno will be buried in Kapila village, Thurdibuoro location, Central Koguta ward, West Nyakach, Kisumu County.
Mother seeks help as 5-month-old baby develops swelling
In another case, the family of Baby Maryann Mbithe is appealing for help to raise KSh 400,000 for her treatment.
Maryann was born healthy, but at just two months old, her tiny face began to swell from a rare condition called infantile hemangioma.
The now-five-month-old baby has been undergoing chemotherapy every three weeks, and her hospital bill has soared beyond what her mother can afford.
What's worse, SHA only covers the bed charges, leaving her mother, Mama Ryan, to shoulder the rest of the bill.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
