US-Based Kenyan Family Needs KSh 9m for Funeral, Hospital Bill after Naivasha Crash Kills 3 Children

• A Kenyan family in Iowa shared that they were looking for KSh 9 million ($70,000) for hospital bills and funeral costs after a tragic accident in Kenya
• Three siblings were enjoying a beautiful vacation in Kenya when an accident occurred, leaving their parents and community devastated
• Wambui Ndirangu’s sons died on the spot, while Njeri, the only survivor then, was taken to a Nairobi hospital for treatment, but she sadly died there

Iowa, USA: A Kenyan family living in America is seeking KSh 9 million ($70,000) to offset hospital bills and plan for the funeral of three siblings who died while on a vacation in Kenya.

The three died in an accident on January 4, while on a dream family trip to Kenya during the Christmas holiday.

“We are heartbroken to share that Emmanuel, an Eighth grader at Hoover Middle School, Waterloo, Iowa, and his younger brother Kairo passed away at the scene,” said Lyndie Maina.

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Their older sister, Njeri, a junior at West High, Waterloo, Iowa, was taken to the intensive care unit (ICU) in critical condition at a Nairobi hospital in Kenya, where she died.

While their parents are physically safe, they are now facing a parent’s worst nightmare in a foreign country. They are grappling with medical expenses, funeral expenses, as well as travel and support.

“The costs associated with an international tragedy are overwhelming; we are asking for the community’s help,” said Maina on the GoFundMe page.

The family has since set up a GoFundMe page with a target of KSh 9 million, and so far, they have raised KSh 8.5 million.

How can Kenyans and Americans help?

Back in the US, the school and community painfully mourned the three siblings as well, and while announcing the deaths, they also encouraged community to help Wambui Ndirangu and Christopher during this difficult time.

“Please consider donating to their family, and if you’re unable to, please help by sharing this link,” said Hoover Middle School, where two of the siblings attended school.

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“Every donation, no matter how small, makes a difference. If you cannot donate, please share this link with your networks,” said Maina.

Other ways of sharing contributions include:

Kindly send your contributions to:

• Tom Ndirangu – Zelle: 732-491-7135

Cash App: $TomNdirangu

• Charlo & Monica Bwayi – Cash App: $Bwayi

• Susan Mutura – Zelle: 901-672-4900.

Family of Kenyan mum who died in US seeks help

In another story, the family of Victoria Njeri Njoroge, who died in the USA, was pleading for urgent support to bring her body back home for burial.

They shared that the US brought her nothing but hardship instead of the greener pastures that she was looking for. Vicky spent years fighting to reunite with her son, but lost her life in a tragic truck collision just when there was hope of getting him.

The family is now determined that her final resting place will be here in Kenya, and they do not have time on their hands to make it happen.

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke