{"product_id":"samuel-muriuki-karumuchu","title":"SAMUEL MURIUKI","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eBorn and raised in Nyeri County, \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSamuel Muriuki Karumuchu\u003c\/span\u003e spent most of his life working hard to provide for his family. Coming from a humble background, he learned the value of perseverance early on. After years of dedication and service, Samuel eventually retired—marking the end of one chapter and the uncertain beginning of another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eFollowing his retirement, Samuel faced a new challenge: deciding where to spend his later years. His son had already moved to Isiolo, and often told him that life there was peaceful and manageable, with land available for those who wanted to farm. Encouraged by his son’s words, Samuel decided to relocate to Isiolo in \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003ethe year 2000\u003c\/span\u003e, hopeful that he could build a quiet life after years of work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eBut life in Isiolo was not as easy as he had imagined. With no steady income and rent to pay, Samuel found himself struggling. “I had nothing to do,” he recalls. “Life became hard.” Despite the hardship, he held onto hope. When his retirement benefits finally came in, he made a wise decision that would later change his life—he bought a small piece of land. With patience and determination, he built a \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003etraditional house\u003c\/span\u003e using what little he had. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eEven then, things were still difficult. Samuel’s income was gone, and his health began to decline. His struggles did not go unnoticed. The local \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003ecluster head\u003c\/span\u003e in his community saw the challenges he was facing and decided to step in. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThat introduction marked a turning point in Samuel’s life. “She saw I was struggling,” he says softly. “She wanted to introduce me to Mama Ibado Charity.” After joining the program, Samuel began receiving consistent support. The charity built him a \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003enew, permanent house\u003c\/span\u003e, allowing him to move out of his old traditional one. For the first time in years, Samuel could rest without worrying about rent or repairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;\"\u003eThe transformation didn’t stop there. Today, Samuel receives \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003emonthly food rations\u003c\/span\u003e that ensure he never goes hungry and \u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003ehealthcare support\u003c\/span\u003e that provides the medication he needs to manage his health. These simple but life-changing interventions have brought stability, peace, and dignity back into his life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"One Time Contribution","offer_id":51496417689922,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Year","offer_id":51496417722690,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/1763\/2322\/files\/IMG_4200.jpg?v=1762361265","url":"https:\/\/kenya.mamaibado.org\/products\/samuel-muriuki-karumuchu","provider":"Mama Ibado Charity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}