Nairobi County official Geoffrey Mosiria has pledged to support a young boy, Calystus Simiyu, who has been living with a skin condition for more than eight years.
In a statement shared on X, Mosiria said he had been contacted by several Kenyans who drew his attention to the boy’s situation.
He said Calystus was born without the condition but began developing symptoms on his legs when he was in Grade Two. The condition later spread to other parts of his body.
According to Mosiria, the illness has disrupted the boy’s education, forcing him to drop out of school, while also exposing him to stigma and discrimination.
Mosiria said he had contacted the family and that Calystus and his father had travelled to Nairobi, where he pledged to support them and ensure the boy receives medical attention and treatment.
He added that the family had spent considerable amounts of money seeking treatment without success and appealed to Kenyans of goodwill to help the boy access care and return to school.
Mosiria urged the public to support the family, saying no child should be rejected or lose hope because of a medical condition beyond their control.
