Grace Njeri Njuguna

Grace Njoki was born in 1956 in Kikuyuni, Kiambu County, growing up in a home where her parents had no money for school. Because of this, she never learned to read, write, or even write her own name, and both of her parents have since passed away.

During the 1992 post-election violence, her family was driven off their land. She sought safety at a nearby school, where she met a man who later brought her to Kakamega.

The two had two sons together, living only in rentals because they never owned a home. Her husband worked as a casual laborer on farms to provide daily food before he left without warning and never returned.

To feed her family, Grace found a job at KALRO Kakamega. Her small pay was not enough to send her children to school, leaving neither boy with an education.

Today, one son works in the reserves while the other struggles with alcoholism and cannot help her. Grace worked for only a few months before severe back and leg pain forced her to stop.

Since then, she has relied completely on friends and the local church for survival. Matters worsened when she was given seven days to move out because she could not pay her rent.

To make matters worse, she faced serious health battles like high blood pressure, leg pain, and bad eyesight that needed costly surgery. With no food, no home, and failing health, she suffered immensely.

A friend who noticed how much she was suffering decided to refer her to Mama Ibado. After she came to our offices, we visited her home to ascertain if she truly qualifies to be assisted, and yes, she needs to be assisted.

Now, Njeri gets food from Mama Ibado after being enrolled in our seniors' feeding program, where she receives food and medical attention. Because of this life-changing intervention, soon her life is going to change completely.

She gives so much thanks to Mama Ibado for stepping in to rescue her from endless misery.