This archive report was first published on 6 July 2021.
On July 6, 2021, Odibets, through their Odimtaani initiative, extended a helping hand to former AFC Leopards, Western Stima, and Ulinzi Stars forward Ezekiel Otuoma, who had requested financial assistance to travel to Germany for treatment.
Odibets handed Otuoma a cheque of Sh2.2mn, which included Sh1.5mn towards his medical bill, Sh300,000 as pocket money during his treatment in Germany, Sh200,000 towards his wife’s business, and Sh200,000 for rent payment for the next one year.
Otuoma was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease last year, a condition that led him to halt his football career while playing for National Super League side FC Talanta.
Odibets Country Manager Aggrey Sayi, who handed over the cheque to Otuoma and his wife at their Pipeline home, said the company aimed to bring a message of hope to the footballer who once graced Kenyan grounds.
“Today we have visited Ezekiel to bring a message of hope to him and support him by paying his medical bill,” Sayi said.
For Otuoma’s wife, Racheal, tears rolled freely as she narrated how Odibets’ help came at the right time.
“This is something we didn’t see coming, we have been praying and asking God to come through for us, I can’t say much but thank Odibets for all they have done for us,” she said.
