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Woman's Desperate Measure to Pay Daughter's School Fees

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Nyakundi Report

Newsroom 1 min read

This archive report was first published on 15 January 2020.

As the new school term approaches, many parents are scrambling to raise funds for their children's education. However, for one mother in Kenya, the situation has become dire enough to consider a drastic measure: selling her kidney to raise her daughter's school fees.

According to reports, the mother, who wishes to remain anonymous, has been searching for a hospital where she can undergo the surgery to sell her kidney. Her decision has sparked a mix of emotions, with some people expressing sympathy for her situation while others have condemned her actions.

While the exact details of her situation are not known, it is clear that the mother is desperate to provide for her daughter's education. The question remains, however, whether selling a kidney is the right solution to her problem.

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