The widow of the late Mr. Weldon, who drew public attention after he was buried in an unfinished casket, has died just days before moving into a newly completed house built for her family through contributions from well-wishers, which were coordinated by a Kenyan preacher behind viral online charity work, Dan Wema.
In a statement on June 14, explained that the housing project was launched following Mr. Weldon’s death, with supporters raising funds to construct a permanent home for his family in Nakuru. The house had been completed and was scheduled for an official launch this week.
Further, according to information shared by Dan Wema, who was directly involved in the project, the widow had been staying in Bomet with relatives while receiving treatment for an illness. She died before she could relocate to the new home.
“At the time we were building a house for Mr. Weldon’s family in Nakuru, the same Mr. Weldon who was buried in an unfinished casket, his wife had fallen ill and was staying in Bomet with her mother. We were scheduled to officially launch the house this week, but unfortunately, Weldon’s wife has also passed away in Bomet,” he said in a statement.
What Next For the Newly Built Home
Despite the loss, Dan Wema said the family’s children are expected to move into the newly completed house, built with donations from well-wishers.
The home is to provide them a permanent place to live following the deaths of both parents.
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“The only consolation is that their children will now have a place to call home and will live in the house that was built for the family,” he said.
Wema, on behalf of the project organizers, expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed towards the construction of the house.
Special recognition was given to Lopa Chepty, who was among the earliest donors and contributed more than KSh 20,000 to support the initiative.
Supporters have been urged to continue standing with the family during this difficult period.
Relatives and family members have also conveyed their appreciation to the many individuals who contributed financially and offered support throughout the project.
How a Burial in an Unfinished Casket Sparked a Community Drive to Build a Home
The effort to build a home for Mr. Weldon’s family began after his story gained attention following his burial in an unfinished casket in Korao Village, Kaptembwo, Nakuru County.
According to earlier reports from Dan Wema, Mr. Weldon reportedly died at home after the family was unable to raise enough money to take him to hospital. He left behind a widow and four children.
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The circumstances surrounding his death and burial prompted a community fundraising campaign aimed at improving the family’s living conditions. Supporters mobilized resources to construct a permanent house for the widow and her children.
Well-wishers from different parts of the country contributed towards the project, with donations ranging from small individual contributions to larger amounts. The campaign also sought to support the children’s education and long-term welfare.
The house was eventually completed through public support, providing a permanent home for the family and demonstrating the impact of collective community action.
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