Nakuru based engineer Evans Kimori has admitted to keeping part of the money that was donated to the mother of missing Nakuru Fisherman Brian Odhiambo.

Eng Kimori who was responding to the viral claims by Ms Elizabeth Auma accusing him of taking part of the money totalling to sh 50,000 promised to give it back by close of business on Wednesday.

The money was donated by politicians allied to the Linda Mwananchi faction of the Orange Democratic Movement that is led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino during their rally in Nakuru on Sunday.

“I want to invite the media and hand over the money on camera and clear any issue at hand. The family will also be present,” he adds.
Mama Brian Odhiambo who spoke to different local media platforms made an emotional complaint against the engineer for what she termed as exploitation at her most vulnerable moment.

During the Linda Mwananchi rally held on Sunday at Mazembe Grounds, leaders led by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino contributed funds to support her. Babu Owino and Siaya Governor James Orengo each gave Sh 50,000, with other leaders and well-wishers topping up the amount in a show of solidarity.

But what should have been a relief has instead left her in distress, says Elizabeth Ogega.
“I don’t want people to take advantage of me because I have a problem with my missing child. If someone wants to help me, they should help me in good faith, not in a bad way,” she says.

According to her, she personally saw about Sh 110,000 collected during the rally. However, she alleges that only Sh 60,000 reached her hands,money she says was quickly spent on immediate needs, leaving her with nothing.

The incident, which she links to dealings involving Eng Kimori, has deepened her pain,not just financially, but emotionally. Already struggling with the disappearance of her son, Brian Odhiambo,

She now feels betrayed by people she believed were stepping in to help.

Her narration of that day paints a picture of confusion and vulnerability. She says she had prepared to go to church before receiving a call redirecting her to PAG Kivumbini.

From there, she was moved around, at times unsure of what was happening, trusting those guiding her.

“I didn’t even know what was going on. I was just sitting in Kimori’s car until I was called to the podium where the leaders were. Most of them came forward and offered me financial support,” she recalls.

She says the money could have made a real difference,helping her grandchildren go to school or allowing her to start a small business to sustain her family.

According to Brian’s wife, Ivy Adhiambo, she learned during a phone call with Eng Kimori that part of the money was used to fuel a car used for the rally, pay bouncers, and cater for someone in charge of handling the funds.
Beyond the alleged loss, her situation remains dire. She is the sole provider for her children and says there are days she struggles to put food on the table.
Her appeal is simple,for honesty, dignity, and genuine support.
“This journey has not been easy. Losing a child and a husband is not easy. I am a single mother. If people want to help me, let it be from the goodness of their heart because I cannot be able to repay them,” she says.
Elizabeth’s story highlights a painful reality,that even in moments of public sympathy, the vulnerable can still feel unheard, unprotected, and ultimately taken advantage of.
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