Kisumu Wellwishers Raise KSh150k To Build House For Lonely Woman Who Lost Husband, 6 Children

• Naomi's plight captured hearts as well-wishers raised KSh 150,000 to replace her dilapidated shed with a new home, offering a fresh start after tragic losses
• Infidelity and local customs intertwined in Naomi's story, with devastating consequences for her family, shedding light on cultural beliefs and personal tragedy
• Content creator Lady Moraa's visit to Naomi's village sparked a social media campaign that garnered support, showcasing the power of online communities in transforming lives

Mama Naomi from Kisumu county will soon dump the small shed she has been living in for a big and better house thanks to well-wishers who raised KSh 150,000 after learning about her predicament.

Naomi's husband cheats on her

When Naomi moved into her husband's village years ago, all was well, but shortly afterwards her dream came tumbling down like a house of cards.

"Her husband started cheating on her with women from the neighbourhood. She claims that the reckless cheating led to the death of their kids," said content creator Lady Moraa.

"According to the customs of Naomi's people, when a man with small kids sleeps around, it leads to the death of his kids. She believes that caused the death of their six kids.No one else offered much information about the death of Naomi's kids nor what killed her husband," Moraa told TUKO.co.ke in an interview.

Naomi sleeps on worn-out beddings

The YouTuber revealed that she had gone to visit the people in Naomi's village and take some unga but on arrival, she saw the old woman walking on her knees and looked so lonely.

"I borrow from one person to another, and sometimes they give me food while other times I don't get anything to eat, so I sleep hungry," Naomi told Moraa.

When the YouTuber entered her house, she discovered that the lady lived in a very poor state.

The house was a tiny, affair; there was a small bed, but instead of a mattress, there were well-worn dirty beddings that comforted her at night.

"She was also very sick: she was shaking violently and couldn't walk well. I took her to hospital and she was given some meds," said Moraa.

"I mobilised people on social media and they came through for her; they raised KSh 150,000 and now we are almost done with her house. Once she moves in, we will buy her some shopping and give her some money to carry her over," she added.

When Naomi saw the structure, she was overjoyed and blessed everyone who helped build the house for her.

"It seems like a dream: whenever it rained, I used to stay in one corner of the house until it stopped, even when it did so at night," Naomi explained.

"God bless you for building a house for me, may God take care of you, may you not fall sick or harm come on your path," said a happy Naomi to those who built her a house.

Bishop builds two- bedroom house for widow

In another story, bishop William Tuimising, among the popular clerics behind Deliverance Churches in Kenya, vowed to turn around the life of 68-year-old Rael Cheriro, who lived in a dilapidated house.

According to Tuimising's Personal Assistant, James Onsongo, the bishop was heartbroken to see Cheriro live in such conditions and vowed to be the change he desired to see in the world.

"When Bishop and Mama Rebecca visited Rael, they could not fathom how an elderly lady would live in a half-done house which would let in water whenever it rained. The occupants would stand in one properly thatched corner of the house until the rain reduced," Onsongo narrated.

He built her a magnificent two-bedroom house valued at over KSh 5 million, which he fully furnished and fitted with a water tank.

Tuko.co.ke learnt that the gesture was part of his celebrating 50 years of marriage with his wife Rebecca. The handing-over ceremony took place on Saturday, July 15.

" My house was about to collapse and leaked whenever it rained. I did not have anyone to help me fix it; rainy nights would mean sleepless nights. I lost my husband in 1989, and this house was the valuable asset he left for me and our six children," Cheriro told TUKO.co.ke.