Geoffrey Mosiria has pledged to support 17-year-old Bryson Makokha in accessing medical treatment after the teenager's struggle with a skin condition attracted national attention following an emotional roadside encounter in Bungoma.
In an update shared on Wednesday, November 11, Mosiria said he had been contacted by numerous Kenyans who wanted him to intervene after learning about the boy's circumstances.
He revealed that he had reached out to the family and arranged for Bryson and his father, Calystus Simiyu, to travel to Nairobi, where he committed to supporting them and ensuring the teenager receives the necessary medical attention.
According to Mosiria, the condition began when Bryson reached Grade Two, initially affecting his legs before spreading to other parts of his body. The boy was reportedly born without the condition and has lived with it for more than eight years.
The illness has affected his education, social interactions and ability to participate in everyday activities. Mosiria said the condition had forced him to leave school and exposed him to stigma and discrimination.
Bryson's story gained wider attention after a video circulated online showing him breaking down in tears while selling bananas along a roadside in Bungoma.
The teenager reportedly told a motorist who stopped to speak to him that he had spent the day without making a sale because some customers avoided him due to his physical appearance.
The motorist bought all his bananas and subsequently accompanied him home, with footage of their encounter prompting Kenyans to call for assistance.
Simiyu had sold the family's cow and leased out part of their land to raise money for his son's treatment. However, the efforts had not secured lasting medical relief.
The family has also faced additional difficulties following the hospitalisation of Bryson's mother, who was reportedly admitted for two months, further stretching their limited resources.
At 17, Bryson is reportedly in Grade Nine and has experienced discrimination from fellow students because of his skin condition. He has also been selling bananas partly to raise money for painkillers to manage the discomfort.
His medical condition has yet to be publicly identified through a confirmed diagnosis, with the family still seeking specialised attention to establish the appropriate treatment.
Mosiria appealed to Kenyans of goodwill to contribute towards the teenager's medical journey, saying the support would help him access treatment and eventually return to school.
His intervention comes as comedian Eric Omondi has also pledged assistance through his Sisi Kwa Sisi initiative after visiting the family in Chwele.
Omondi outlined a four-point support plan that includes financing Bryson's medical tests and treatment, building a permanent home for the family, paying his school fees and establishing a stocked retail shop to provide them with a more sustainable source of income.
The comedian also appealed to Kenyans to contribute towards the family's needs, sharing a separate fundraising appeal through the initiative.
Mosiria thanked those who had continued to draw attention to Bryson's situation and support his family, urging more people to help the teenager overcome the challenges associated with his condition.
Kenyans willing to contribute towards Bryson's medical support can reach the family through 0757858856, registered under Calystus Simiyu, as shared in Mosiria's appeal.
