A middle-aged man in Kisii County has allegedly dumped his wife for having a child with a disability.

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His wife, Elizabeth Nyaboke told Hivisasa that she was forced to leave her matrimonial home to seek accommodation at a friend's house after she was chased away by her husband of 10 years.

"He asked me to leave the home and I decided to walk away with my child. I can't believe this happened," she said.

According to her, she got the disabled child out of wedlock and her husband had accepted to take her with the child only for him to change 10 years later.

Ms Nyaboke then took the disabled child to Hands for a Better Tomorrow(JOHABETO) which takes care of disabled children in Suneka area.

JOHABETO director, Martin Mokandu said that the child needs medication and proper care so that it's easy to raise the kid.

Mr Mokandu, asked well-wishers to chip in and assist the child get medication and attend school.