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My son’s battle with kidney failure

Miriam and son

Miriam Wambui, 58, is at a loss. Her son needs two kidneys to lead a normal life and while she can’t imagine where to start, she isn’t about to lose hope. By Kuria Wanjiru

My son Norman is always exhausted. Sometimes he experiences laboured breath, without even engaging in a strenuous activity. He is 19 and his life has become extremely tough since he was diagnosed with kidney failure in December 2017.

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