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New lease of life for Kisumu triplets who each had hole in heart

Judy Onyonge, the mother of Kisumu triplets Thelma Robina, Jaynen Juliana and and Amanda Akula at their home in Mamboleo Kisumu county. Her girls, who each had a hole in the heart, can now all walk, they have gained weight and are meeting their developmental milestones. (PHOTO: COLLINS ODUOR/ STANDARD)

Before my three girls, Thelma Robina, Jaynen Juliana and Amanda Akula were conceived, I was a wealthy woman. I used to import clothes and had several shops in Kisumu. 

Their conception was a surprise to me as I had gone to hospital thinking I had malaria only to have an ultrasound show that not only was I pregnant but I was carrying triplets.

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