- The life of a 60-year-old blind man from Kisii County has undergone a remarkable transformation thanks to the efforts of individuals who stepped in to help
- Kefa Manyoni Moembu, a visually impaired man who had been living in poverty and isolation, found his life taking a positive turn
- All these have been thanks to the collective acts of Sammy Ondimu Ngare, a community activist, and Doreen Kwamboka Moses, a woman with a heart of gold
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A 60-year-old blind man from Kisii county who had been enduring a life of poverty and neglect has found a renewed sense of hope after a generous act of kindness.
Kind-hearted lady buys clothes for blind man
Kefa Manyoni Moembu, a visually impaired man, had been living in a dilapidated house after his wife and children had deserted him, leaving him to fend for himself in dire circumstances.
However, thanks to Sammy Ondimu Ngare, who initiated a fundraiser to build him a new house, and the compassionate spirit of Doreen Kwamboka Moses, Kefa's life has taken a remarkable turn.
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Days after highlighting the man's plight, Kwamboka purchased new sets of clothes for Kefa, bringing a newfound sense of dignity and pride to his life.
Shared by Sammy Ondimu Ngare on his Facebook page on Wednesday, August 2023, heartwarming photos captured the poignant moment of Kefa's transformation.
How did the blind man transform?
"Mzee ameoga...Thank you my sister Doreen Kwamboka Moses," he captioned the photos.
Dressed in maroon pants, a floral shirt, and a black jacket, Kefa could be seen smiling at the camera, radiating a sense of gratitude for the positive change.
The act of compassion and generosity displayed by Kwamboka resonated deeply with Kenyans from all walks of life.
Comment sections on the Facebook post filled with congratulatory messages, celebrating their efforts in transforming Kefa's life from hardship to one filled with hope and promise.
Netizens congratulate Ondimu, Kwamboka
Kemunto Nyakundi wrote:
"The world needs more people like you. The world needs love, and we shall see beauty all over the world."
Princess Vyona wondered:
"This papa is not that old only Umaskini mbaya,but swali langu ni??nani atakuwa anampikia na kumwoshea nguo?"
Naomi Kwamboka said:
"Mtu niwatu walah uyu mzee alikua anateseka sammy mungu akuongeze cheo kazini Nabarqka juu."
Mercy Chepngetich wrote:
"Wow God has done it for him,he looks happy today,thank you papa."
Lilian Mamake Mishanelle said:
"God of another chance, may your pockets never run empty... God bless you so much."
Ondimu raises funds to build house
Ondimu embarked on a charity mission to uplift the life of a 60-year-old blind man from Aunga village, Sengera ward in Kisii county.
Ondimu told TUKO.co.ke that this was after he got wind of the heartbreaking fact that the old man named Kefa Manyoni Moembu has been living in a dilapidated house.
Photos on his page show that Mzee Kefa had been forced to sink a small hole in the middle of the house where he slept in place of a bed.
Ondimu disclosed that the old man's wife and kids deserted him, leaving him to wallow in loneliness and hopelessness.
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