Motor Neurone Disease: When the body fails but mind remains aware

Virus infection in the brain. [Courtesy/GettyImages]

Imagine sitting in your living room and suddenly struggling to hold your tea mug. Your foot begins to drag slightly when you walk. Over time, your speech slurs. You begin choking on water.

You feel your body slowly shutting down—but your mind remains sharp, painfully aware of what’s happening. This is the everyday reality of people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in Kenya.