Former Nairobi City County Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria announced the admission on Thursday, November 12, saying the 17-year-old would undergo several medical tests before doctors decide on the appropriate treatment.
Mosiria said he would support Bryson throughout the process, expressing hope that the teenager would eventually recover.
The boy, from Lukhuna village in Chwele, Bungoma County, has reportedly struggled with the condition for eight to nine years. It affects his face and body, with the symptoms becoming more severe during extreme weather.
His condition has also made life difficult outside the hospital. Some people have reportedly avoided buying bananas from him, fearing they could contract the same illness.
Bryson recently attracted public attention after a video showed him crying by the roadside while selling bananas at KSh 5 each to raise money for painkillers.
The footage, shared by content creator Minister Zido, touched many Kenyans, prompting calls for assistance.
His family has faced serious financial difficulties while trying to secure medical care. His father reportedly sold their family cow and leased out their land to raise money for treatment. His mother also spent two months in hospital, adding to the family's financial struggles.
Mosiria stepped in after learning about the teenager's situation and pledged to help meet his medical needs.
Comedian Eric Omondi also travelled to Bungoma to visit Bryson and launched a fundraising drive that collected more than KSh 500,000 within hours. The money was meant to support the boy's treatment, education, housing and his family's business.
In his latest update, Mosiria also announced a free event on Sunday, November 15, at KCB Rugby Grounds next to KCA University along Thika Road.
The gathering will bring people together to support Bryson and other vulnerable members of society.
Following the hospital admission announcement, Kenyans took to social media to praise those who had offered assistance, with many expressing hope that the teenager would receive
the treatment he needs.
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