- The excitement increased at JKIA Collins Kipngetich Stadium when he returned to Kenya after traveling for several months in India for treatment
- Collins was born with a urethra problem, underwent his first surgery at the age of one year, a move that his family lost all savings and sold their land
- After 19 years of failing surgery and relying on a catheter to live, the 24 -year -old has finally survived a illness that disturbed his life
Tears, songs and excitement spread at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with 24 -year -old Collins Kipngetich, returning to Kenya after several months of treatment in India.
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What started as a desperate journey accompanied by pain, financial challenges, has now come to an end as his return home is full of gratitude, hope, and healing.
Return to Collins Kipngetich and Feelings
Doctor Kelvin Kipchirchir Rift told TUKO.co.ke Being family, friends, and followers were waiting in the guest room, many carrying flowers and posters written in love messages.
When Collins appeared, they were excited about songs of praise and thanksgiving, hugging tears.
For her mother who has traveled with her every step of the trip, seeing her son standing firm and smiling was a miracle.
“For the first time in many years, I can say my son is grown up. Indeed, God has been faithful,” he said in tears.
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Collins himself failed to suppress his feelings while addressing the crowd, adding that he was free without suffering again.
“Of course, there is no place like home,” he said, his voice calming down.
After 19 years of surgery that was unsuccessful and relying on the catheter to survive, the young man is finally free from the weakening situation that previously disturbed his life.
His medical journey was unusual. Collins was born with a urethra problem, underwent his first surgery at the age of one year.
For many years, his family completed all their savings, sold land, and even moved to seek medical care.
However hope seemed to fade every time another surgery failed.
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New life of Collins Kipngetich
Among those present at the airport is Cheptoo Songok, a close friend of the family, who reminded leaders of the need to invest more for families facing high medical expenses.
“Today we celebrate, but many other families are still suffering. The government has to intervene and provide assistance so that Kenyans do not have to sell land just to afford treatment,” he urged.
The return of Collins is not only the end of his painful journey but also the beginning of a new chapter.
When he returns to their home in Kericho, the weak young man has become a sign of stability and community strength.
“This is not my only victory; it belongs to every Kenyan who sent me a shilling, prayer, or message to encourage me. I can never thank them enough,” he said.
How Collins Kipngetich raised money for India
At its lowest stage, Collins’ story touched blogger Sec Regen, who mobilized Kenyans on social networks and organized online money raising that raised hope.
The change came when Kericho Governor Erick Mutai and Senator Aaron Cheruiyot promised to compensate for a shortage of KSh 1.5 million, including his airline fare.
The intervention of them, along with contributions from good Samaritans across the country, enabled Collins to travel to BLK Hospital in India, where he eventually received surgery to change his urethra.
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