A family in Mugathika village, Rurii Ward, Olkalou Constituency, Nyandarua County, is grappling with emotional and financial strain after their 17-year-old son, Gidraf Mugo Kamande, was diagnosed with stage 2 brain cancer.
What started as a small, painless pimple on Mugo’s head gradually enlarged, prompting the family to seek medical attention.
After visiting several hospitals, including Olkalou JM County Referral and Nyahururu County Referral, Mugo was referred to Kijabe Mission Hospital, where he has been receiving treatment since June last year.
His father, Isaac Kamande, says he has sold all his livestock to cover medical costs and is now left with no resources to continue Mugo’s treatment.
“We have exhausted everything. We’re now appealing to well-wishers and leaders in Nyandarua County to help us raise funds so that Mugo can resume treatment, possibly even seek specialised care in another hospital,” he said.
Mugo’s mother, Jane Kamande, expressed deep concern over her son’s worsening condition.
“Since his last hospital visit, more tumours have developed on his head, and they are growing larger by the day,” she revealed.
Mugo has undergone several surgeries, including the removal of his adrenal artery, which has resulted in the spread of fluid-like masses on his head.
The disease has severely disrupted Mugo’s education at Mukindu Day Secondary School, where he was set to sit for national exams this year.
His dream of becoming a doctor is now in jeopardy.
“He can barely sleep due to the pain. I have to stay up most nights taking care of him,” Jane added.
The family is calling on Kenyans of goodwill to support Mugo’s medical journey.
Donations can be sent to:
Bank: Family Bank
Account Name: Jane Kamande
Account Number: 037000020045
Branch: Ol’Kalou
Or via M-Pesa, phone number: 0720 797 615 (Registered under Jane Kamande).
