Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga [Photo: Facebook/ Governor Gladys Wanga]
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has revealed that she has battled colorectal cancer for the past 12 years, opening up about her experience during the launch of the new Phoebe Asiyo Oncology Centre.
The governor recalled being a newly elected member of parliament at the time of her diagnosis, and said she chose thanksgiving over despair.
Wanga used her personal testimony to announce major plans to bring chemotherapy and radiotherapy services to Homa Bay county.
She credited her family, faith and messages of encouragement from leaders and friends for giving her strength throughout the difficult treatment journey.
