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Family Seeks Help to Raise KSh 5M for Surgery of Veteran Journalist Sophie Ikenye

  • Over the past eight months, seasoned reporter Sophie Ikenye has faced challenges due to ongoing health issues.
  • Despite the family's relentless efforts to cater to her medical needs, they have now exhausted all available funds
  • They are looking for assistance from supporters to gather KSh 5 million for immediate surgery and continued medical care.

The relatives of seasoned reporter Sophie Ikenye have earnestly requested assistance from the community to gather KSh 5 million for her immediate operation and continued medical care.

As part of an appeal submitted by Philip Etale, the family mentioned that over the last eight months, Sophie has received care across multiple healthcare institutions.

However, the appeal did not reveal specifics regarding the news anchor's condition.

How to support Sophie Ikenye's medical bill

Even though the family has made every effort to meet her medical requirements, they have depleted their financial resources and are now reaching out for assistance from kind-hearted individuals.

They mentioned that they had undertaken every effort to assist with her medical expenses, yet they had depleted all accessible resources.

"We are contacting her family, friends, supporters, and well-wishers to assist us in raising KSh 5 million for immediate surgery and continued medical care," the plea stated.

They additionally encouraged people to extend their prayers, generosity, and monetary assistance during these difficult times.

Contributions can be sent through the following details:

Payment Bill Number: 8060995, Account Holder: Your Name, Paybill Title: Sophie Ikenye Medical Fundraising

Fans react to news about Sophie Ikenye's illness

Fans and followers of the esteemed journalist have expressed their concern and well wishes on social media:

Hellen Furah Njoki:

"Sad. I have been asking myself, Sophy aliendaga wapi? It is well, lady."

Ombogoh Ombogoh:

What exactly is her ailment? This question comes not just from me but also from a thousand others.

Mathew Simiyu:

Let May Sophie be cured even without needing an operation.

Oliver Amanya:

I hope my friend Sophie has a speedy recovery and healing.

While messages filled with optimism and support keep flooding in, the family stays positive that the substantial donations will enable Sophie to receive the critical medical care she desperately requires.

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