In a heartwarming display of unity and generosity, hundreds of Kenyans travelled to Othaya to show support for Kaluma Boy, a TikTok creator whose videos documenting life with his ailing father have captured nationwide attention.
Online videos show groups of Kenyans rallying others to visit the boy and his father.
In one clip, a man carrying a cake branded with photos of Kaluma Boy and his father declared, “Leo tunasema ni operation Othaya!”
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Another video shows a convoy of nganya matatus honking in unison, also en route to the boy’s home.
Kaluma Boy became an internet sensation after sharing his daily journey caring for his father, who suffered a stroke.
In one video, he appealed to well-wishers for support, seeking help to access professional therapy for his father.
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“My father has been sick for a year. After falling sick, he went into a coma for three months. He is still unwell but improving. We decided to care for him at home—it’s like he’s in a ward, but at home,” he explained.
He continued, “It has been tough because he cannot go to the loo. The catheter must be changed every week. The medicines are very expensive, especially the neurological drugs. Therapy is also costly.”
Through his videos, Kaluma Boy also shared glimpses of his daily routine, from helping his father get sunlight to plucking tea from the farm, likely as a means to sustain the household.
These heartfelt clips have inspired Kenyans to mobilize and offer support.
Even celebrities have joined the movement.
Tanzanian artist Chief Godlove shared a video addressing the Kenyan community, seeking arrangements to visit Kaluma Boy and his family.
“Tulikubaliana kwamba tunaenda kumwona Kaluma Boy. Nataka niende airport kwa hiyo shughuli. Ila sioni shamra shamra za kujiandaa kwenda kumwona. Au nije mimi mwenyewe niende nikamwone? Tunafanyaje? Utaratibu ukoje?” he asked, calling for coordination.