Memories of what happened in July 2021 in Purity Pendo Kazunguu’s life remain fresh in her mind. This is the month and year Pendo, a mother of one, was expecting her firstborn child. Just like many first-time mothers Pendo had done her due diligence and she knew well the month, and the hospital she will …Read More

Loise Kashutu Kalamo, 45, is a happy woman after going through, a successful surgery to treat a condition that has haunted her for the last 15 years. Loise, a mother of five has been suffering from fistula since 2008 when she delivered her fifth and last-born child. “I delivered normally in hospital but I never …Read More

When Emiline Mwasi heard about, the fistula camp in Kilifi County her heart leapt with joy. For three years Emiline has been suffering from fistula. She has been eagerly waiting for the day she will get treated for the condition that crippled her. The condition developed while delivering her firstborn child in 2020. Fistula is …Read More

Mary Atieno is a 46-year-old lady living in Migori County. She is married but has no living children. She delivered a still born child in 1993 and has never conceived since then. Mary developed fistula after delivering her child in 1993. She had laboured for a long while and was eager to meet her bundle …Read More

Peninah Gati is a 28-year-old mother of 2 living in Kuria East. She is a person living with mental disability and is not very eloquent in her speech but is able to highlight her experience. Peninah narrates that she developed fistula in 2019 while delivering her 2nd child. She had laboured at home for 4 …Read More

Nasieku Nuntet is a 24-year-old mother of 1 who lives in Sekenani, Narok County with her husband. Nasieku developed fistula in August 2019 when she was delivering her child. She had visited the local hospital for delivery but was referred to Narok Hospital where she delivered her bundle of joy. 2 weeks after delivery, Nasieku …Read More

Stella Nyambura is a 37-year-old mother of three from Baringo. She travelled 222km, all the way to Tharaka Nithi hoping to get a solution to her problem. When I speak to her the joy and elation is clear in her voice. Having successfully delivered two children, Stella did not anticipate developing any complications. Like any …Read More

Francisca Chepng’eno is a 39-year-old mother of two living in Bomet. She has a heavy accent that slightly strains our communication, but we push through. Francisca sounds a bit tired; she is still recovery from her surgery. Francisca first suffered fistula in 2002 during the delivery of her second child. She suffered prolonged labour and …Read More

Taabu Kaingu is a 52-year-old mother of six living in Tezo, Kilifi County. She’s in high spirits but not too chatty while we conduct the interview. She successfully received corrective surgery on 28th March 2022 and is satisfied with the results so far. When a baby comes into the world, it is a joyous occasion. …Read More

Jasmila Celina Kalama Charo is a 35-year-old lady residing in Malindi. Before speaking to her, I spoke to her caregiver who was very warm. When Jasmila comes to the phone, she sounds frail and tired but agrees to proceed with the interview. Hers is a special story. Jasmila lived a normal, fulfilling life until 2017 …Read More