A woman from Ngong has come forward with an emotional appeal to find her biological father in Kitale, more than three decades after he left her life. Her story is one marked by abandonment, hardship, and resilience, as she recounts the struggles she faced growing up without a father and enduring mistreatment in her mother’s home.
The woman, identified as Joyce Wangari, said she has never met her father since he separated from her mother 32 years ago. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she described her childhood as stable in terms of care, but emotionally incomplete due to the absence of both parents, especially her father.
She expressed deep appreciation for her grandmother, who ensured she was brought up with love and basic needs met. However, she noted that questions about her father lingered throughout her childhood, leaving her with a strong desire to one day understand her roots.
After completing her secondary education, Wangari moved in with her mother, who had remarried and started another family. What she had hoped would be a fresh start quickly turned into a difficult and painful experience.
She revealed that her stepfather treated her harshly and made her feel unwelcome in the home. According to her account, she constantly felt like an outsider and struggled to find acceptance within the new family setup.
In a disturbing revelation, Wangari alleged that her stepfather once made inappropriate advances toward her, insisting that since he was not her biological father, she should share a bed with him. The incident left her terrified and forced her to hide to avoid further harm.
She further claimed that when she reported the matter to her mother, her concerns were dismissed, leaving her feeling unsupported and vulnerable. This lack of protection pushed her to eventually leave the home and find her own path.
Despite the difficult experiences, Wangari has since managed to rebuild her life. She is now married and focused on creating a better future for herself. However, she says the emotional scars from her past remain, particularly the absence of her biological father.
She believes her father is from Moi’s Bridge in Kitale and hopes that by sharing her story publicly, someone may help her trace him. Her search, she says, is driven by a need for closure, identity, and the chance to finally understand where she comes from.
Wangari emphasized that she does not harbor bitterness but instead hopes for an opportunity to meet her father and possibly build a relationship, however late it may be.
Her story sheds light on the long term effects of parental absence and the challenges faced by many children raised in complex family situations. It also highlights the strength required to overcome adversity and pursue healing.
As she continues her search, Wangari remains hopeful that one day she will find answers and reconnect with a part of her life that has been missing for 32 years.