Siaya Widow, 73, Living in Dilapidated House Overjoyed as Well-Wisher Builds Her New One
- Margaret Anyango Oriema had been living in poor conditions for a while following the demise of her husband
- The Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, Raymond Omollo, came through for her by transforming her living conditions
- He also made a promise to her as his representatives visited Anyango in Siaya County to hand over the house
An elderly woman from Gangu Village, Siger Sub-location, Asembo Ward, Siaya county, was surprised with a wonderful gift.

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Margaret Anyango Oriema never thought that at her ripe old age, she would become a proud homeowner.
The 73-year-old was on the brink of tears as she happily moved into her brand-new, beautiful house.
Was Anyango's house furnished?
A source told TUKO.co.ke about further plans they had for the elderly lady, who was still in disbelief after receiving the gift.
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"We are also going to get a water tank for her. The house was fully furnished," he happily shared.
The wonderful project is part of Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo’s philanthropic initiative to help women, especially widows.
Anyango had lived in a dilapidated house for years, which posed serious hazards to her health and safety.

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How did Anyango's previous house looked like?
In one of the photos, her old house had visible cracks and holes on the walls.
It showed the poor state in which Anyango had been living before being gifted her brand-new home, which restored her dignity in society.
Her old house also contained rusty and broken household items, reflecting the sorrowful state of her life.
It was neither tidy nor neat, highlighting the abandoned life she had endured for years following her husband’s death.

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Did Anyango have any family member?
She had remained with only one daughter, who was also a widow, making life even more challenging.
There were broken items she had been using for a long time, never managing to replace them or get something better.

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This highlighted why Anyango’s new home was such an important statement for her and the community.
She had been abandoned as she struggled to get through each passing day with the little she had.

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Did Anyango belong to any widows' group?
Anyango was a member of a widows’ group that supported her after her husband’s death, ensuring some of her basic needs were met.
During a lovely housewarming ceremony, several guests attended the event to witness the amazing news.
They were all smiles as Anyango was gifted a fully furnished house, ready to start a new chapter in her life.
She was also gifted shopping items by the well-wishers as they held prayers in the new house, giving thanks to their Maker for making the project successful.

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PS Omollo builds Migori single mum lovely house
In another story, PS Omollo built a lovely house for a single mother of five and made a touching promise.
He promised to sponsor Rose Abuya’s Form Four son by paying his school fees, which had been a challenge for her family.
The family previously lived in a mud house that was barely habitable due to its dilapidated state and limited space.
She expressed her joy as her life changed, appreciating the well-wishers for coming through for her in such a wonderful way.
Source: TUKO.co.ke