73-Year-Old Granny Overjoyed After Kind Man Builds Her Permanent House And Latrine, Netizens Excited

73-Year-Old Granny Overjoyed After Kind Man Builds Her Permanent House And Latrine, Netizens Excited

  • Interior PS Raymond Omollo received praises from Kenyans after building a 73-year-old Homa Bay granny a house
  • Dorcas Achieng Osewe, a widow, was living in a dilapidated house, and water would pass through rusty, torn iron sheets whenever it rained
  • Achieng, a member of a widow's group, was left to take care of her grandchildren after their parents died, and life has been tough for her
  • PS Omollo is passionate about helping the needy, and he has been helping widows, orphans and the elderly in different parts of Nyanza

A 73-year-old granny from Kabondo Kasipul, Homa Bay county, is all smiles after Interior PS Raymond Omollo put a decent roof over her head and her family. He also built her a latrine

Homabay Woman.
Homa Bay granny happy after PS Raymond Omollo builds her a house. Photo: Victor Ayugi.
Source: UGC

PS Raymond Omollo praised for building granny a house

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Dorcas Achieng Osewe, a widow, lost some of her children and remained with one, but he is mentally challenged. She was left with several grandchildren she looks after.

The granny was living in a small mud house with rusted iron sheets but was gifted a new home after her plight was highlighted by a Kenyan man identified as Victor Ayugi.

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Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Ayugi revealed that he met Achieng, a member of the FEMA widow's women's group, two weeks ago while on an assignment in Homa Bay.

"The women shared the various problems they were facing, with many asking for help to pay school for their kids, and they were helped by PS Omollo. The granny's case was so heartbreaking. She disclosed her house was in a dilapidated condition, and whenever it rained, water would pass through the rusted old iron sheets," Ayugi said.

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He disclosed that the interior PS gave out cash, which was used to build the granny's house from the foundation to the roof.

"She was extremely happy after she was handed over the house. The women from the FEMA group helped a lot during the construction of the house," he said.

Homa Bay Woman.
Homa Bay granny breaks into song and dance after being handed a newly constructed permanent house. Photo: Victor Ayugi.
Source: UGC

Omollo is passionate about helping needy people in society, and he has been helping widows, orphans and the elderly in his home county and other counties, including Kisumu.

Netizens took to social media to congratulate the PS for helping the ganny, and below are their messages.

Isaack A. Mutai said:

"Good work super PS Raymond Omollo."

Nyambu Thuku said:

"Act of mercy, good job."

Millicent Omuya said:

"Very impressive!"

Mary Kisochi said:

"May the Almighty God shower you with his blessings...."

Linet Omari said:

"Service to humanity is service to God ."

Syprose Obiero said:

"Be blessed PS."

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Wanjiku Ndirangu commented:

"That's awesome! Congratulations!"

Kimani SK said:

"This is great. Service to humanity."

Nikita Rowz said:

"Keep up the good work!"

Hillary Mainga said:

"Congratulations Ayugi and to Dr Raymond Omolo for this move."

Disabled woman gets new house thanks to Ghanaian philanthropist

In a previous story, YEN.com.gh reported that a physically challenged Ghanaian widow, identified only as Beatrice, received keys to her own house thanks to the philanthropist Etwereso Mabaawa Hemaa.

The 38-year-old widow, who recently lost his son, garnered attention after the philanthropist posted about her plight on social media.

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Source: TUKO.co.ke

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