Death not only has the power to kill life but also cripple the life of the deceased.This is becauseof the struggle thats always in play before the succumbing of a loved.
Sicknessess finaly leading to death unfortunately not only break hearts but also leave huge debts behind.
One Paul Tallam’s body has stayed in the mortuary since January,17,2018 whenhe passed on at Mediheal Hospital in Nakuru town.The deceased had moved hospitals since November 14, 2018, when he collapsed while teaching at Perkerra primary school.
Tallam’s son, Nelson Tarus, narrated that his father had been diagnosed with chronic malaria and typhoid and had spent several days in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
“He died in the ICU and our efforts to settle the bill has become a nightmare,” stated Tarus.
His family has been in distress due to their inability to pay Ksh1.9 million to enable their kin’s body released for burial.
The deceased is survived by his wife, two daughters who are physically challenged and his son.
The primary school headteacher at Perkerra Primary School, Barnabas Limo called on the Ministry of Education to intervene.
“His child came to my office yesterday and asked me if his father’s body was still at the mortuary and if he will be buried. It is so sad because even the children are traumatized,” he added.