— For Brian Lang’at, life has been a painful journey marked by endless hospital visits, unanswered questions, and now a desperate plea for help.

Born on April 19, 1996, Brian has battled a debilitating stomach condition since his days in primary school, a condition that has robbed him of his health, his job, and a sense of normalcy.

Speaking to , Brian recounted how the pain, which started during childhood, became a recurring part of his life.

Doctors initially suspected ulcers, but despite years of tests, including consistent negative results for H. pylori, no definitive diagnosis was made.

“I was first admitted while still in primary school,” Brian recalls. “In high school, the pain got worse. I started at Tenges Boys but had to transfer to Kirobon Boys because I was always going home for treatment.”

It wasn’t until 2023, after relentless visits to hospitals, that a CT scan finally uncovered the root cause: a swollen pancreas and a condition known as a pancreatic pseudocyst.

The discovery was both a relief and a heartbreak; relief that he finally had answers, and heartbreak at the magnitude of the medical battle that lay ahead.

Following the diagnosis, Brian’s treatment journey took him through a string of medical facilities in Nakuru and Nairobi.

Each visit drained his strength and resources. Unable to keep a job due to his condition, he now fully relies on family and well-wishers.

“I can’t work. I can’t walk without support. The painkillers help, but they’ve damaged my veins so badly that nurses now use my legs for cannulas because my hands can’t take it anymore,” he shared emotionally.

Brian is currently appealing for help to raise KSh 600,000 to cater for advanced treatment, and an extra KSh 400,000 for aftercare.

Despite fundraising efforts over the past year, progress has been slow. He believes that even small contributions can bring him closer to relief and recovery.

For M-Pesa, send contributions to 0716598162 (Brian Lang’at) or 0720231119 (His mother). For M-Changa, use Paybill 891300, Account 108174.

For in-person visits, well-wishers can go to Ingobor (Jamia Estate) in Kapkures Ward, Nakuru West Constituency. Brian’s wish is to live a life free from pain.

“Please take a moment to share my story,” he pleads. “Your support could help me heal and get back on my feet.”

In a story with a happy ending, Collins Kipngetich, will soon find permanent treatment after 19 failed surgeries and years of financial struggle.

The 24-year-old is finally set to travel to India after Kericho governor Erick Mutai and Senator Aaron Cheruiyot raised KSh 1.5 million.

Collins Kipngetich will be treated at PSRI Hospital, carrying the hopes of an entire nation that stood by him through his darkest hours.

Source: TUKO.co.ke