Kenyans Sympathise With Man Who Sat KCPE 9 Times After Being Diagnosed With Cancer: "So Unfair"

• Matthew Nyamlori spent 22 years in primary school due to financial constraints; he later earned Wings to Fly scholarship
• Nyamlori graduated from Kenyatta University in 2021, securing a job at the Communications Authority of Kenya
• A promising career was cut short by a stage three cancer diagnosis, leading to financial strain and an outpouring of sympathy from Kenyans

Mathew Nyamlori, a 38-year-old man who sat the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exam nine times due to lack of school fees, is now bedridden after being diagnosed with stage three gastric cancer.

Despite his academic achievements, Nyamlori's journey took an unforeseen turn after he graduated from Kenyatta University in 2021.

Mathew Nyamlori's life after graduation

Landing a job with the Communications Authority of Kenya, his newfound stability was short-lived, as the position lasted only a few months.

Tragically, Nyamlori was confronted with an even more formidable challenge – a stage three cancer diagnosis.

In an interview with TUKO.co.ke, Nyamlori detailed the discovery of his illness, recounting months of pain and difficulties in swallowing solid food.

"In May 2022, I was treating H pylori. The clinical officer subjected me to several H pyloric kits, but there was no improvement. By August 2022, I started feeling pain when swallowing solid food. I went for an endoscopy in February this year, but the biopsy results came towards March when my contract was almost ending at the Communications Authority of Kenya.

That's when it was found that I had gastric cancer, which had advanced to stage 3. I stayed for 8 months without eating Ugali and was taking rice and maybe cassava. By September this year, I was depending on only uji or my soups," he said.

Financial problems

His fight with gastric cancer developed while he struggled financially, a situation that is common to many who must pay the enormous expenses of cancer treatment.

Due to his vast medical expenses, he has been forced to rely on friends.

Via his Facebook account, he has asked well-wishers to assist him in paying the cost

His pay bill number is 6549101, and the account number is the sender's name. Nyamlori can be contacted at 0721816523.

His story has touched the hearts of many Kenyans who have sympathised with him and wished him a speedy recovery.

Kenyans offer prayers to Nyamlori

Risper Awuor:

"It shall be well."

Princess Wambui:

"May healing be your portion Matthew."

Novie Makawala:

"Be the fighter you have always been.. May our Lord restore your health."

Linagui Everlyne:

"It shall be well my friend God is the great physician."

Ugenya Simmerro Kanyo:

"Pole my comrade, I shall support and I pray to our almighty God to guard you."

Didacus:

"Life is so unfair."

Unfulfilled promises

Previously, Nyamlori lamented over people who promised him jobs and then disappeared.

He shared his disappointment in the people who promise to help students an entry into the employment world only to disappear when sought.

"When you are studying, people do promise, complete and send me your CV. Graduate and try to look for them no one will ever associate with you nor even reply to your texts. What a scam!" he wrote.