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Our second chance at life, thanks to organ donors!

Evelynn Gitonga and her brother Martin Gitonga after the kidney transplant in 2013.

Seven years ago, Martin Gitonga was battling severe kidney failure. His life was dependent on dialysis, twice per week, at a cost of Sh 18,000. 

At the time, Martin was weak, in pain, lethargic and depressed. His ashen face told the story of a man in distress.

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