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A short video of a tearful teenage boy selling bananas by the roadside in Bungoma County moved thousands of Kenyans to open their wallets within hours of its circulation online.
Bryson Makokha, 17, from Lukhuna in Chwele, Bungoma County, has been living with a rare, chronic skin condition for roughly eight years.
The illness has visibly affected his face and body, and he told comedian and philanthropist Eric Omondi that many potential customers walk away from his roadside banana stall, afraid they might contract whatever he has.
Eric Omondi vows to help Bungoma teen battling rare skin condition, appeals to Kenyans for support
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The clip, initially shared by Minister Zido, spread rapidly on social media, drawing expressions of concern and sympathy from Kenyans who noted that the condition is reportedly treatable.
The viral moment brought Eric Omondi directly to Bryson's doorstep.
After meeting the teenager, Eric made a public plea for contributions, urging well-wishers to help fund Bryson's medical treatment, build his family a house, set up a small business…
