Nairobi man seeks help to have kidney transplant

Donald Muema is appealing for help to raise Sh2 million to travel to India for treatment. [PHOTO: JAMES WANZALA/STANDARD]

NAIROBI: A 38-year-old man is appealing for help to travel to India for a kidney transplant.

Donald Muema, who lives in Kariobangi, Nairobi, has had to have dialysis every Monday and Thursday for the past seven years.

Doctors at Mendata Hospital now say that the only hope for the father of three is a kidney transplant.

“My predicament began in early 2011, when I started feeling sick and vomiting whatever I ate. I also had  difficulties breathing,” recalled Mr Muema.

RAISE SH2 MILLION

He went to Mbagathi Hospital where he was treated for a blood infection and high blood pressure.

“This helped for some time but the problem recurred,” said Muema.

He then visited Nairobi Women’s Hospital and after several tests, he was diagnosed with kidney failure.

“I was fixed with a cannula in the right hand to help me drain urine and clean my blood. Unfortunately, it caused a swollen hand and a CT scan is needed, which costs Sh25,000, to see what the problem is,” said  Muema who has sold most of his land and spent more than Sh4 million on treatment.

 He is organising a fundraiser in Nairobi for December 12, 2016, to raise Sh2 million, which will help him travel with a donor to India for the transplant.

“I am appealing to Kenyans and well-wishers to help me raise this money to travel to India for a kidney transplant. I am young and productive with a young family that I need to take care of.”

Muema’s M-Pesa pay bill number is 835853; the account name is Donald Muema Medical Appeal. His mobile number is 0720544782.