Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has lauded Radio Africa's the Star for its contribution towards the treatment of a woman burdened by a tumour. The Star in its headline on Apri 2 had highlighted the sad story of Beatrice Makhoka, a Bungoma woman who has lived with a 3kg facial growth for 21 years. She battled a rapidly growing tumour that constricted her right nostrils and covered her right eye. The Star led a fundraising campaign via pay bill 922379 account name The Star which has so far raised Sh1m which will go towards Beatrice's treatment and post-treatment expenses. Via Twitter on Friday, Sonko expressed gratitude to the Star for being the first to highlight Beatrice's condition and steps taken to help her get treatment.

Source: The Star April 16, 2021 10:05 UTC