Before his illness, he was a celebrated footballer who had played for some of Kenya’s top clubs, including Ulinzi Stars and AFC Leopards.

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Her emotional revelation touched many, sparking an outpouring of reactions online.

Here are some comments from social media users:

"That was wrong patient has the right to know."

"Kwani aliambiwa Otuoma amepewa 1 year na hakuambia hata wazazi au siblings wake! angewashow tu."

"The doctors gave my mum 5yrs but it's been 21yrs and she's still going. God ndio ako na mpango wa maisha ya mtu."

"Hii tuachie Mungu."

"A matured wifee... Like unaamza kuambia your sick husband eti umepewa one year?"

"Ungeambia hata mamake, kwani was she better than the person gave birth to him?"

"More reason to tell the family so that the use the little time wisely..doesn't make any sense."

Source: TUKO.co.ke