Kioja Family of Kitale Refusing to Stop Hugging a Tree Despite Receiving Help from His Daughter

• A father who sent his daughter to school free of charge found himself being sent back home, a situation that pushed him into depression that made him take the unusual step of hugging a tree to attract public attention
• The local MP, Caleb Amisi, when he heard about the incident, sent the father KSh 53,000
• However, instead of accepting the money—which is almost enough to cover the entire year’s fees—the father said that amount was not a suitable solution for them.
• His act of not appreciating the MP’s help caused anger among the residents, who decided to “teach him manners”

Kitale: A father, whose daughter was expected to join Grade 10, has sparked a fierce debate after hugging a tree and holding on for a long time following his son’s dismissal from school for non-payment of school fees.

According to EMC Daily, the man was given KSh 50,000 by the local Member of Parliament, Caleb Amisi, but he claimed that the amount was small and he continued to cling to the tree.

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His action, along with what was seen as a lack of gratitude, angered the local residents, who attacked him before chasing him away.

“He continued to hug the tree until two o’clock at night, when some young men came and beat him,” said the EMC Daily report.

What did Amisi say to the father?

In a video distributed by K24, Member of Parliament Amisi is seen begging the man to stop hugging the tree so that they can go together to pay KSh 53,000.

“I will offer to pay the remaining amount, but he has refused, and I saw some men giving me signs, so I saved my money,” said Amisi.

“I will be there for parents who can’t get the amount they need but can’t say. I will be here for 120 hours,” he added.

How Kenyans felt about the incident

The incident caused mixed feelings among Kenyans, with some criticizing the father and others being surprised by the incident:

• Sudanese Refugee Tourist: “Arather a little for honor than a lot for shame.”
• Edwin Kipkemboi: “Attack when defending yourself.”
• Kipsang Gilbert Bundotich Jnr: “Hugging trees has become a permanent occupation in Kenya.”
• Chrispin Riako: “Well, you have reaped what you sowed.”
• Getty Images: “Adventures don’t live…”
• James Kemboi Seng’er: “It is right that he should be punished, how could he get 50k? He would just be grateful and send the child to school.”
• Geoffrey Kiprop: “Will this money really be school fees or will the girl’s father treat himself with it?”
• ɭɭ Plîñs Désmōñd: “Here the sages said the truth, half evil is better than complete evil.”

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Mother and daughter are returned to Rang’ala Girls

In another case, Vaida from Seme, County Poisonouswalked with her mother to Rang’ala Girls’ High School, but sadly they were turned away for lack of the required fee.

According to Vaida, he had done well in his studies, but his happiness faded when he realized that his mother was unable to pay his fees in the prestigious school.

A photo that went viral showed Vaida and her mother looking very sad outside the school gate.

Despite the heartbreak, the hard-working girl said she is ready to join a day school to continue her studies and fulfill her educational dreams.

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