Help our teen son undergo surgery, Kakamega family appeals

Ibrahim Hamisi with his wife Mercy Simiyu at their home at Emusonga in Lurambi constituency, Kakamega County/IMAGE /HILTON OTENYO

Parents of a thirteen-year-old Grade 7 pupil who requires an operation after developing complications following circumcision a year ago have appealed for support.

The family is struggling to raise Sh80,000 for surgery on his swollen private parts. He is a pupil at Emusonga Primary School in the Lurambi constituency.

His father, Ibrahim Hamisi, said a swelling resembling a boil appeared in February 2025 around his private parts, months after he was circumcised in August 2024.

"Initially, we thought it was a boil and started treating him with herbal medicine, but when it burst, it started spreading around the scrotal area, accompanied by severe pain,” he said.

"The boy cannot walk and is unable to go to school, not only because of the pain but also because he cannot wear his uniform. He spends the whole day in a lesso,” he added.

Despite being registered under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), Hamisi said the hospital indicated the fund would only cover Sh6,000 of the Sh80,000 required for the operation.

Hamisi, who is physically challenged following a road accident, said he is unable to raise the remaining Sh74,000. He works as a cobbler, and his earnings are barely enough for food.

His wife, Mercy Simiyu, said their son, who previously helped with domestic chores, is now incapacitated and requires assistance for basic activities.

"He is constantly in pain, but there is nothing we can do. We are appealing to the county government and well-wishers to help us save our son’s future,” she said.

A histology report by Dr Dickson Muchana, dated May 15, 2025, described the condition as an inguinoscrotal mass.

"There is no evidence of malignancy. Ddx: Solitary fibrous tumour,” read the report.

Family pastor Jared Nyongesa urged the community and well-wishers to support the pupil’s treatment, noting that the family is unable to raise the required funds.

"The pupil has a right to grow up like any other child in society,” he said.