This archive report was first published on 2 August 2019.
On a somber note, Brian Abonyo, the eldest son of late Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso, has spoken candidly about the difficulties of caring for his mother during her final days.
According to Brian, he only discovered his mother's illness in December 2018, prompting him to leave his life in Australia and return to Kenya to be with her.
He recalled the heart-wrenching experience of watching his mother waste away, saying, "Throughout the illness, Dad and I spent a lot of time with her, we went with her to London and India, we used to dispense her medication...but the reality of the matter is we also saw her really deteriorate and to be honest, it just got to a point that it was just a little bit too much to bear."
Speaking during a memorial service in Bomet County, Brian expressed gratitude for being able to spend the last 7 months with his mother, saying, "I just thank God that I was able to spend the last 7 months with mum because I just don't know what I would have done with myself if all this happened while I was in Australia."
He also reflected on the lessons they learned from his mother's dedication to their family, saying, "Even though we sit here and we are so hurt and so devastated, it is very important that we count our blessings because we had a mother all through."
Published on August 2, 2019.
