06/07/2025
A Father’s Pain. This is Sylvia’s Story.
Shadrack Parusei, a single father from the Kipcheromek clan in Kapweria–Chepnyaliliet village, Transmara East (Narok County), has faced unimaginable hardship. After his wife walked out on their family, he was left to raise three young daughters alone including Sylvia Chepkemoi, a brave little girl born with a disability.
Despite his limited means, Shadrack did everything in his power to seek treatment for Sylvia, including visits to hospitals like Tenwek Mission. But on Thursday, tragedy struck, Sylvia passed away. The family was so financially strained they couldn’t afford a mortuary. Friday was spent trying to reach her estranged mother, who, after family dialogue, gave her blessing for the burial.
On a rainy Saturday afternoon, Sylvia was laid to rest in the most humble of ways, a simple wooden casket, worn-out polythene sheets for a tent, and a grieving father holding it all together for the sake of his two remaining daughters.
The sorrow was matched only by the clear signs of poverty surrounding the funeral.
This is a heartfelt appeal to well-wishers, friends, and anyone moved by Sylvia’s story. Shadrack is currently jobless and doing casual work including bodaboda riding, needs our support to rebuild his life and care for his daughters.
His humble request:
A heifer to provide milk for his children
A bodaboda (motorbike) to earn a reliable daily income.
For more info, you can contact:
Area Chief: Nicholas Mutai – Oloolmaasani Location
Assistant Chief: Langat – Abosi Sub-location