NAWOINA ROCHONG'A

Paul Nawoina spent most of his life working on his own farm, providing for his family with quiet strength and the dignity of an honest day’s labor. He and his wife, Mary Rechen, built their life together in Isiolo, facing challenges like any other couple but always pushing forward. With age, Paul’s health began to shift, and before long he became a beneficiary of Mama Ibado Charity. The monthly food support brought stability into their home, easing the pressure that often weighed heavily on older families with limited income.

Then came the day that changed everything. Paul fell, and the impact was devastating. At the hospital, X-rays revealed that his hip had dislocated. The doctors explained that because of his advanced age, surgery wasn’t an option. There was nothing more they could do. Mary had to bring him home, her heart heavy, unsure of how she would get through the days ahead.

Caring for Paul became her full-time responsibility. He could no longer move as he used to, and every daily task required Mary’s hands, patience, and love. The emotional, physical, and financial strain pressed down hard. Medication was costly, transport was difficult, and the fear of not being able to provide lingered constantly. But Mama Ibado Charity remained by their side. The monthly food support never failed. Mary cooked porridge for Paul, and whenever she had milk, she added it to make it richer for him. Small things, but in moments like these, small things mean everything.

Then came even greater relief: through Mama Ibado Charity, Paul gained access to SHA insurance. For Mary, that changed everything. Instead of worrying how she would pay for medication, she could now walk into the hospital and return home with the treatment Paul needed. “Before we had SHA, I really struggled to get him medication,” Mary says. “But now, I go to the hospital and get everything he needs. I am very grateful because it has really helped us.”

Today, Paul remains at home with Mary as his caregiver, surrounded by the steady support that has kept them going through one of the hardest chapters of their lives. Thanks to Mama Ibado Charity, they face each day with dignity, hope, and the comfort of knowing they are not alone.