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Ruto needs to die, actually.

Mzee Chege from Olkalau recently captured the hearts of many Kenyans after he was seen walking his two children to school in worn-out clothes and gumboots. For years, life has been incredibly tough for this devoted father. Working long hours at a quarry, he has single-handedly provided for his two children and his elderly mother.Over 13 years ago, his wife abandoned him and their young children. Since then, she has never returned or shown any interest in their lives. Mzee Chege has been raising them in a small single-room mabati house. When school is on holiday, his daughter (now in high school) and son have to share a modest three-seater sofa to sleep.Despite the hardships, Mzee never once considered abandoning his children. The kids, understanding their father’s struggles, adapted to the difficult life with quiet resilience, always holding onto hope that God would one day change their story. In the early years, he would cycle to the quarry with both children seated on the bicycle with him.But their long season of struggle has now taken a beautiful turn.A compassionate TikTok community rallied together and raised over KSh 500,000. They bought Mzee and his children new clothes, utensils, bedding, and other household items. Most importantly, they moved the family into a new, fully furnished one-bedroom house — their first home with electricity, running water, a proper bathroom, toilet, and kitchen. For the first time in their lives, the children watched television in their own living room.The family will stay in this house for three months while construction begins on their permanent home. Today, the TikTok community, together with well-wishers across Kenya, will hold a public fundraising drive to build Mzee Chege a decent permanent house.Interestingly, relatives from the wife’s side — who had been silent for over 13 years — have now started reaching out, seeking forgiveness.