#200KForOballa

Kisumu has a quiet calm and charm not common in other cities in Kenya.The ambiance of the tree-lined avenues of the posh Milimani estate bordering Lake Victoria gives one a refreshing feeling.
But in recent times, when night falls in parts of the city that has historically enjoyed relative security, the silence is shattered by screams and gunshots. Somewhere, someone would be at the receiving end of a razor-sharp machete brandished by a hardened criminal.
In the past decade, the lakeside city has experienced an unprecedented economic boom, characterised by heavy investment in real estate, hotels, entertainment joints and retail outlets. But this boom has brought with it brutal thugs who lurk in the shadows to kill, maim and steal.
The most dreaded of all is ‘42 Brothers,’ a gang whose very name sends shivers down the spines because they rape, rob, shoot and slash their victims with unbridled ruthlessness.

Armed with guns and machetes, 42 Brothers are said to operate in groups of 10 or more, terrorizing residents with such impunity that they lurk at the scene of attacks fearlessly and saunter away with ease and on foot.

It has been weeks since the insecurity status of Kisumu caught up with the Founder, Patron & Mentor of Manyatta Youth Resource Center – ANTHONY OBALLAH. He was attacked by unknown gang & left for the dead by the road side, but through God’s grace he survived the ordeal though still in pain. This selfless man mentors talented youth from Kisumu slums. ~Nancy Okutah

Oballah is supposed to go for surgery on 20th November, and KSh200,000 is needed to cater for the medical expenses.
“The thugs just hit me from the back and I lost consciousness,” said Oballa.

So severe was the attack that it left him with deep cuts on the head and eye. Unfortunately, he is yet to undergo surgery due to lack of funds.

Just 200K for Oballa. We can do this, just 100 shillings can go a long way to help him recover. Says Jael Lieta in a Facebook update.

To donate, please use this account information, to help give Oballa another shot at life to continue supporting his students.

Kindly join this noble cause to help restore his health back. 

Contribute & SHARE Widely. 

Thanks!  

 PAYBILL NO: 198121 , ACCOUNT: Obala

Adapted from: Standard