A family in Katelenyang village in Teso North Sub-County, Busia County, is appealing to Kenyans to help their three children suffering from sickle cell anaemia get specialized treatment to enable them continue with their studies.

Emily Chebet, a mother of three children diagnosed with sickle cell anaemia, has issued a heartfelt plea to well-wishers to assist her buy drugs and blood transfusion urgently to save the lives of her kids.

“Mungu alinijalia nikapata watoto watatu, na wote wamepatana na ugonjwa wa sickle cell anaemia. Wa kwanza nilimzaa 2011 mwezi wa 10, nikafuatisha hawa mapacha 2013 mwezi wa saba. Nimeteseka na wao sana nikishughulika kuwatibu,” she says.

A ‘mama mboga’ at Angurai market, Chebet has seen her business collapse after channeling all capital, sold family land and other resources towards her children’s medication, which turned out to be a drop in the ocean.

“Nimeuza ng’ombe nimemaliza, nimeuza kuku, miti zote nimemaliza, sasa naomba watu wanisaidie. Serikali ikiongozwa na Gavana Paul Otuoma wanisaidie. Hata Rais William Ruto tafadhali nisaidie, kwa sababu nimefika kwa ukuta,” she adds.

With the ongoing doctors strike, the three haven’t had any drugs or medication for a month now, leaving the three at the mercy of God.

Her sentiments were echoed by neighbors who have also given in their best to support the family.