The Gladys Kamande and Ndungu Nyoro saga has finally come to an end.

Gladys Kamande whose plight moved a street boy to tears and Kenyans into contributing towards her medical kitty, has of late been at loggerheads with activist Ndungu Nyoro.

Ndungu was at the forefront of fundraising for her cause but last month they were tussling over the remaining balance of Ksh.4.3 million - many claimed that she wanted to use the funds buy a piece of land  (buroti maguta maguta).

But, after consulting widely, Ndungu Nyoro wired KSh. 2m Kamande's medical fund and the rest put into a medical trust to help other Kenyans with medical needs.

Nyoro wrote of Facebook, "Perhaps you've been wondering what became of the story of GLADYS KAMANDE. I have an update that will clear all that and hopefully put the matter to rest.

Be my guest.

Behind the scenes there has been lots and lots of consultations. It is in everybody's interest to have the issue closed and perhaps focusing on more pressing matters. But God has been faithful to us through and through.

On 2nd August, Gladys Kamande, her daughter Annita, her mom Jane Kabaria, her brother Mwangi Kamande, a family friend Mwangi, 3 members of Mercy Ministry namely Winnie Maina, Kahindo Waraho Prince Paul, Cllr John Kibue, a media representative and an advocate held a meeting at Boulevard Hotel Nairobi.

The matter was discussed at length but finally came to a conclusion.

The members in attendance scrutinized all documents tabled and agreed we can now close the chapter. Of the verified Bank statement, the available Balance was Kshs 4.3M

The hospital bill plus Gladys' cash for local use summed up to Kshs. 300,000 leaving a balance of Kshs. 4M.

Members indicated to the family that majority of Kenyans were not comfortable with entire amount being given out to them for comfort yet many Kenyans are stuck in hospitals for lack of funds to facilitate basic treatment.

At the request of Gladys Kamande's mum, those in attendance agreed to transfer Kshs 2M to Gladys Kamande for her future hospital travels and the balance of Kshs. 2M be retained to assist other Kenyans in need of medical intervention.

On 3rd August, the three joint signatories namely, Jane Kabaria (Gladys Kamande's mom), Cllr John Kibue Kibs (her landlord) and myself met at Equity Bank Kasarani. Also present was Advocate Lillian Wairimu and Annita Mwangi (Gladys Kamande's daughter) as witnesses. We transferred Kshs. 2M to Gladys Kamande's personal account and signed a TRANSFER AGREEMENT to that effect.

The three signatories closed GLADYS KAMANDE MEDICAL ACCOUNT and the balance of Kshs 2,005,644 transferred to a joint account that will be run by mercy ministry for assisting in paying medical bills.

On 4th August Rev. Salome Kimani, Prince Paul Kahindo, Winnie Maina, John Kibue and I visited KNH Paediatric department. Top in our minds was helping clear bills for a number of patients who were discharged weeks or months back but have not been able to for lack of funds.

With the help of Social workers and KNH Public Relations department we moved from one ward to another vetting the possible beneficiaries.

After an exhaustive exercise, we narrowed down to 12 beneficiaries. They are as follows:

Baby Jane Noel Sakwa

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She is 2 months old daughter of Agnes Kerubo. They are from Nyamache, Kisii. She was discharged on 31st July but could not go home for an outstanding balance of Kshs. 27,185.

Baby Joyce Murugi

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She is 11 months old daughter of Mary Nduta from Kirigiti, Kiambu County. She was admitted on 25th July and discharged on 2nd August. But an outstanding balance of Kshs. 40,635 kept her in the hospital.

Baby Favour Adhiambo Akinyi

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She is only 16 days old. She is a daughter of Magdalene Akinyi from Ongata Rongai. An outstanding bill of Kshs. 32,935 was keeping her in hospital.

Baby Duncan Alexander

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He is 3 months old and a son of Nancy Taabu Nzuku. They are from Kitui County but currently residing in Kayole. He had unpaid balance of Kshs. 72,054

Baby Glory Kiende

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She is 7 weeks old. She is a daughter of Florence Karimi from Maua, Meru County. The girl had an outstanding balance of Kshs. 19,825

Baby Samaton Parkesoi

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She is 5 months old daughter of Nonteritu and Seneu Parkesoi. She was admitted on 4th June and discharged on 24th July.

The girl had an outstanding bill of Kshs. 186,250

Baby Angeline Kegei Senewa

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She is 11 months old daughter of Josephine Achieng. The family reside in Kibera Slums. She had unpaid bills of Kshs. 29,530

Joseph Kimondo Wairimu

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He is 11 years old and a son of Alice Wairimu. They are from Kariobangi North and was i hospital for a balance of Kshs. 34,320

Baby Lillian Njeri Wangari

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She is a adorable 2 and a half years old who was taken to hospital for swallowing a pesticide from for tind collected in the streets. Mother and daughter are street family residing around Kariua or Ngara.

She had outstanding bill of Kshs. 33,545

Baby Evet Atieno Okuku

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She is 1 month old daughter of Jane Achieng from Ugenya. They currently reside in Mathare slums.

She needed Kshs. 20,250 to clear her hospital bill.

Baby Neville Khaoya Mengo

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He is 5 weeks old son of Cynthia Muhonja from Kawangware, Nairobi County.

He was admitted on 4th July and discharged on 26th July. The outstanding balance was Kshs. 142,025

Iddah Adhiambo

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She is 8 years old daughter of Meleza Achieng from Shauri Moyo, Nairobi County.

She had an outstanding bill of Kshs. 47,960.

Between vetting and approving the cases , we were able to offset bills for the above 12 patients totaling Kshs. 686,514.

The joy on the faces of the mothers kept us pushing for their 'freedom' until 9p.m when all matters were cleared.

I cannot fail to appreciate and commend KNH staff in all the offices we walked in for assistance. We definitely are going to come back.

We also encouraged ALL the beneficiaries to have registered with NHIF to ensure they have been covered for future cases. 90% had registered by the time of clearing with the hospital.

Of the remaining cash we intend to support few more needy cases that require specialized treatment.

We have in mind one young girl from Mathare slums who has seen it all. A teen mother as a result of rape, she is a class 8 orphan originally from Mt. Elgon but now leaving under the care of her aunt at Mathare slums in household of 18.

She has been having severe bleeding since the beginning of this year and requires pads on a daily basis.

We want to step in and see if she can be helped.

Our brother Ronald Bigget came back from India midway in his treatment. We want to stand with his family t support his treatment.

Thank you so much for all the support.We value your contribution and prayers."

Kenyans have applauded Ndungu Nyoro for the good work and here are some of their comments

Kabue: Phew! Finally......Ndungu we are proud of you and wholly behind you. We know by Gods help you are equal to the task. Wui so 1.7m bado itanunua buroti maguta maguta, well yaliyo ndwele sipite! We move on. It is well.

Anne: This is why The #MercyMinistry Should not Die

Keep on God who sees In secret places will reward you in the open.

Bless You Ndungu Nyoro

Macharia: That's so great my brother. Keep on the good job

Nonnie: I hope the lady released the money in gud heart

Lucy: Every thing happens for a reason...The Gladys saga had to happen for the young children to be released from hospital..Good work Ndungu Nyoro and Mercy Ministry

Faith: Your children and their generations will never lack the blessings you've laid out for them will forever speak for them....God bless you!