04/10/2025
BARINGO:
MUSERECH COMMUNITY APPEALS FOR HELP TO CLEAR HOSPITAL BILL FOR AILING GRADE 7 PUPIL
Eldama Ravine, Baringo County October 2025: STORY Maureen Chesang
Muserech Comprehensive School community is appealing for financial support to help bring back one of their pupils, Naomy Awot Eyengyeng, who has been detained at Tenwek Hospital due to an outstanding medical bill.
Naomy, a Grade 7 pupil, has been battling a heart condition since she was in Grade 3. In 2020, doctors at Kenyatta National Hospital diagnosed her with severe heart complications, revealing that four of her heart valves were damaged. She underwent a successful heart surgery in August 2025 at Tenwek Hospital.
Despite her recovery, Naomy remains in hospital as her family struggles to clear a Ksh 450,000 bill. The total medical cost had accumulated to Ksh 1.7 million, of which Social Health Authority (SHA) covered Ksh 900,000 and a well-wisher contributed Ksh 400,000.
Her mother, Olpha Beigitt, who has been by Naomy’s side throughout her treatment, said doctors have confirmed that her daughter is now fit to be discharged and resume school.
“My daughter has shown great strength. She longs to go back to school and be with her friends, but we can’t take her home until we clear the hospital bill,” said Olpha.
Naomy’s father, Simon Eyengyeng, who remains at home taking care of their other children, said he has exhausted his savings and can barely afford fare to visit his daughter.
“I do casual work at a local hotel, but whatever I earn goes into feeding the children. We are pleading for help so that Naomy can return home and continue her studies,” he said.
Muserech Comprehensive School Headteacher Lynda Yagan Kiprop described Naomy as a bright and disciplined learner who has continued to perform well despite her long absences from school.
“Naomy is among our most promising students. With support, she can achieve her dreams. We appeal to well-wishers to stand with her family so she can come back to class,” she said.
The Muserech community continues to hold local fundraisers to support the family but says the burden remains too heavy.
Well-wishers willing to assist can reach out to Headteacher Lynda Yagan Kiprop at 0726 458 092 for further details on how to channel their support.