A bullet lodged in her chest 17 years ago left her struggling with daily pain and health complications.
“I take 37 pills a day just to survive. Without them, I can’t even walk,” Aoko says, her eyes filled with tears.
On December 31, 2007, Aoko, who was pregnant at the time, was hosting a gathering at her home in Lindi, Kibra, when disaster struck.
As she waited for her friends, a bullet tore into her left breast, causing immediate chaos.
“In an instant, dust filled the air, and I collapsed,” she recalls, voice breaking. Aoko lost her unborn child and, although she was rushed to the hospital, her treatment was delayed.
She had to wait for hours before receiving any medical attention, and when surgery was delayed due to lack of funds, her nightmare deepened.
For years, Aoko has lived with the bullet in her chest, enduring not only physical pain but also several health problems such as thyroid issues, heart disease, and kidney failure.
“I can’t even eat without vomiting blood,” she says. Her life, once filled with the promise of business success and family, now revolves around managing severe health issues and a constant battle for survival.
Despite her suffering, Aoko remains resilient. She dreams of a better future for her children but struggles to meet their basic needs.
Her eldest child, who excelled in her studies, cannot continue her education due to financial constraints. “I can’t even afford their school fees,” Aoko says, her voice tinged with sorrow.
Aoko's hope rests on the possibility of medical treatment, but the bullet remains in her chest.
Doctors have said it can be removed, but only after her thyroid issues are treated. Unfortunately, the required surgery is costly—Sh2.5 million—money that Aoko cannot raise.
She is reaching out to well-wishers for help. “Please, help me get this bullet out so I can live and see my children grow,” she pleads.
For support, Aoko can be reached at 0715 688 977 under the name Pamela Aoko Ndhiwa.
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