Kajiado Single Mum Forced to Lock up 3-Year-Old Baby While Going to Sell Plastic Bottles
- The lack of money to take her child to daycare did not stop Esther from hustling for her family
- The single mum shared how she ensures her young son is safe while she is away making a living
- Her story touched the hearts of many, who flocked to the comment section to pen moving messages
A woman from Gataka, Kajiado county, has opened up about her struggles as a single mother of one.
Source: Facebook
Esther, who lives with her three-year-old son in a mabati house, narrated the challenges she faces raising him alone.
When did Esther get pregnant?
With the tough economic situation, she cannot afford to take her child to daycare, so she leaves him at home while she goes out to hustle.
She collects and sells plastic bottles and cartons to earn income to care for herself and her son.
"This is Esther’s story: three years ago, she got pregnant. The baby’s father asked her to terminate the pregnancy, but she refused, and he abandoned her.
When she was seven months pregnant, she started collecting plastics and cartons to make a living. She stopped briefly after giving birth, then resumed when the baby was four months old. For the last three years, that has been her hustle," Timothy Wanjau shared.
How much does Esther make per day?
When she wakes up, she prepares tea and bread so that when her child wakes up, he has something to eat and can stay calm in the house until she returns.
"On a good day, Esther makes KSh 100 to KSh 200 from selling plastics. She then goes home with whatever she has earned, that is her life," Timothy Wanjau shared.
Esther admitted she is often forced to lock her son in the house whenever she goes out to work.
How does Esther leave her son?
However, she never leaves him without food.
"Before I leave, I ensure I have prepared some tea for him and leave him with bread," she said after reuniting with her excited son back home.
The single mum dreams of starting a beauty shop as she has knowledge in the field.
She also sings and has composed several songs, which she hopes to release someday.
Kenyans react to Esther's story on Facebook
Her story touched many, who expressed heartfelt reactions in the comment section.
Mohammed Mamake Lyne:
“Kwa hii story yote, kitu imeniuma ni kumuacha mtoi pekee kwa nyumba 😭😭😭. Anything can happen. Oooh God, remember this lady with her son. But I’m so happy with her hardworking spirit, mtoi ako smart and healthy.”
Marya Louphee:
“This reminds me of some years back. I used to lock my boy in the house. Namwamsha kwanza 5am ndio nimwambie nimeenda na pia kumshow food and some snacks. It always broke my heart 😢, but luckily I had a TV so hataboeka. Thank God my situation was better than this. God will change your situation, mama.”
Purity Kabui:
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“God is able to change every situation. Divine connection locate this woman.”
Grace Kabuu:
“She is so amazing, and if mentored, she can make a good model. God bless you for touching her life.”
Melvin Otieno:
“😢 And the boy is so happy seeing the mother. Aki, may God bless the lady and give her more strength to raise the baby.”
Source: Facebook
Nairobi man left with newborn twins
In a separate story, a Nairobi man found himself not only alone but a single father of two after his lover dumped him.
Evans Nyagaka Ogaro returned home one day from his hustles only to find his newborn twins alone on the bed.
His girlfriend had abandoned the two-week-old twins in his house, forcing him to immediately make changes to his lifestyle.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
