“Ni uchungu,” he said, his voice heavy with pain. A father of five from Kisii County has opened up about a heart-wrenching double tragedy that changed his life forever.
In an emotional interview shared by Tuko.co.ke, the man recounted how he lost his wife and daughter on the same date and month exactly one year apart leaving him both a widower and a single father.
The grieving father narrated how his wife’s death first shattered the family, forcing him to step into the dual role of caregiver and breadwinner.
Just as he was learning to cope with the loss, tragedy struck again when his daughter passed away on the anniversary of her mother’s death.
This cruel twist of fate left him questioning whether his family was cursed.
He described the emotional toll of living with constant reminders of loss, especially when the date comes around each year.
Neighbours and friends have rallied around him, offering emotional support and prayers, but the pain remains raw.
His story has resonated deeply with many Kenyans online, with messages of sympathy pouring in and calls for community support to help the family rebuild their lives after such devastating loss.
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