Nasieku Nuntet is a 24-year-old mother of 1 who lives in Sekenani, Narok County with her husband.

Nasieku developed fistula in August 2019 when she was delivering her child. She had visited the local hospital for delivery but was referred to Narok Hospital where she delivered her bundle of joy. 2 weeks after delivery, Nasieku discovered that she was unable to control her urine flow. She sought medical treatment immediately but unfortunately the surgery was not successful and she still was unable to control her urine flow. In April 2020 she decided to seek medical treatment but again it was not successful. She resigned to her fate and went back home distraught.

Life with fistula has not been easy. She has had to use diapers to avoiding making a mess. She would often suffer diaper burns and would have to change her clothes several times a day. This cost her, her social life. Her peers ridiculed and made fun of her. Her friends abandoned her and left her in solitude. Further, she was unable to maintain a job. Luckily, her husband and her family has been very supportive and provided both emotional and psychosocial support.

In early February 2023, she received a message informing her of the free medical camp at Migori County Hospital. She was not going to miss the opportunity and was eager to attend the clinic. She successfully went through surgery on Monday 27th February 2023 and is very happy and grateful.

Nasieku is looking forward to going back to school now that she is healed. She is thankful to M-PESA Foundation, Ramogi and the Flying Doctors’ Society of Africa for the help and urges all suffering from fistula to seek medical help and take advantage of opportunities such as this.